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The Island Love Song
- Author
- Emma Cowell
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 6 June 2024
- Run Time
- 10 hours 36 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Religious and spiritual fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Escape to the beautiful Greek Island of Hydra with this moving novel, filled with family secrets and romance
Emma Cowell, author of THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE, returns with her brand new, emotional and romantic novel set on an idyllic Greek Island.
Hydra, the picturesque Greek island, is a paradise for most, yet for sisters Ella and Georgia, it is a place where their darkest secrets dwell. And now the time has come for them to confront their past as they return to Greece to scatter their mother’s ashes.
Ella is haunted by a love song that was written for her by the man who broke her heart years earlier and she longs to find peace so she can move on with her life.
Georgia pretends everything in her life is perfect, but she is plagued with guilt. If what she’s kept hidden for decades was revealed, their family would never be the same again.
The island is urging the sisters to confront the truth, but can they build a future on the ruins of their past?
Readers love Emma Cowell:
‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels’ – Adriana Trigiani
‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick
‘This book is food for the soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story’ – Kate Frost
‘Makes you wish you were there’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is delicious’ – Jennie Keer
‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight’ – Tessa Harris
‘A lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly
‘A gorgeous read’ – Best
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE
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‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Adriana Trigiani
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‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick
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‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks
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‘Exploring the power of friendship and love through delicious writing and Greek food, The House in the Olive Grove is evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost
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‘An enchanting treat of a book. Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.’ – Jennie Keer
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‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris
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‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes and the tantalising flavours from chef Maria’s kitchen will make your mouth water!’ – My Weekly
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PRAISE FOR ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE:
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‘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice’ – Santa Montefiore
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‘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss’ – Adriana Trigiani
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‘Emma’s written a beauty’ – Peter Andre
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Great story and fab writing.
Teaeee 2024-06-13
Details
- Author
- Emma Cowell
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Duration
- 10 hours 36 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008624507
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Religious and spiritual fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Escape to the beautiful Greek Island of Hydra with this moving novel, filled with family secrets and romance Emma Cowell, author of THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE, returns with her brand new, emotional and romantic novel set on an idyllic Greek Island. Hydra, the picturesque Greek island, is a paradise for most, yet for sisters Ella and Georgia, it is a place where their darkest secrets dwell. And now the time has come for them to confront their past as they return to Greece to scatter their mother’s ashes. Ella is haunted by a love song that was written for her by the man who broke her heart years earlier and she longs to find peace so she can move on with her life. Georgia pretends everything in her life is perfect, but she is plagued with guilt. If what she’s kept hidden for decades was revealed, their family would never be the same again. The island is urging the sisters to confront the truth, but can they build a future on the ruins of their past? Readers love Emma Cowell: ‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels’ – Adriana Trigiani ‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick ‘This book is food for the soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story’ – Kate Frost ‘Makes you wish you were there’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is delicious’ – Jennie Keer ‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight’ – Tessa Harris ‘A lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly ‘A gorgeous read’ – Best
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