Beneath the Orange Blossom, 9780008763152
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Greece beckons with lost love, secrets, and a second chance.
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Beneath the Orange Blossom

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2026

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Summary

Can a love from the past bring hope for the future?

Escape to Greece this summer where azure waters sparkle and orange blossom scents the air, and discover a story filled with sweeping emotion and romance that’s impossible to forget…

A lost love. A devastating secret. And a summer that could change everything…

Two years on from her husband’s death, dressmaker Ellen is learning how to live again and put memories of a difficult marriage behind her.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008763152
ISBN-10:0008763151
Author:Emma Cowell
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:31 August 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 21mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR UNDER THE LEMON TREE

‘A heartfelt story of second chances.’ Woman & Home

‘A brilliant book, pure escapism’ The Sun

‘Delicious. Luscious. The perfect summer read!’ – Adriana Trigiani

Under the Lemon Tree seals Emma Cowell’s place as mistress of the Greek romantic novel.’ – Eva Glyn

‘Beautiful, emotional and uplifting escapism with an exquisitely vivid Greek island setting. Utter bliss.’ – Alex Brown

‘I was engrossed, hanging on to every word, and so impressed by Under the Lemon Tree that I will be recommending it to all my friends.’ – Patricia Wilson

‘A life-affirming and captivating story. A delightful read.’ – Kate Frost

‘A compelling journey of healing and family secrets. It evokes Greece through Cowell’s beautiful descriptions of food and family life.’ – Francesca Catlow

‘A beautiful uplifting love story, full of secrets, emotion and hope.’ – Jan Baynham

Absolutely enchanting. I could feel the Greek sun kissing my skin as tenderly as the story warmed my heart.’ – Kate Glanville

PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE

‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels… a glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Adriana Trigiani

‘A hymn to friendship and loveutterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick

‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks

Evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost

‘An enchanting treat of a book… Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.’ – Jennie Keer

‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris

‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly

About The Author

Emma Cowell

Emma lives in Cornwall with her husband, Tony, and their fur baby, a Russian Blue called Papoushka Gerald Cowell. A former actress and BBC presenter, Emma is currently Head of Philanthropy for a national charity. Outside of work, Emma is a keen angler and held a Cornish record for over 10 years until her crown was toppled. She is yet to get over it but tries to keep calm by practising yoga. Also, a keen linguist, Emma is attempting to learn Greek to maintain her love affair with the country where she has set her debut novel. She is yet to achieve a level of proficiency outside of tavernas and bakeries.

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