Beneath the Orange Blossom
- Author Emma Cowell
- Narrator Kristin Atherton
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 7 May 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Religious and spiritual fiction.
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What to expect
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…
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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.
However, never far from her mind is another memory: Alexandros, her first love from the summer she turned eighteen.
The moment she'd arrived in his hometown of Kardamyli in Greece, Ellen had been intoxicated by the scent of orange blossom in the air, the days of endless sunshine and sparkling azure waters – but most of all by Alexandros himself. They were meant to be, until a devastating secret forced Ellen to leave and never look back…
But now, when her best friend suggests they recreate their teenage summer in Greece, Ellen knows it’s time to confront her past. Will Greece give her the freedom – and happiness – she desperately craves? And there, amidst the lush olive groves, could she rediscover the love she thought she’d lost forever?
A gloriously escapist and emotional read set under the Grecian sun. Fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Carol Kirkwood will love this unforgettable tale of sisterhood, hope and second chances.
Critics Review
n PRAISE FOR UNDER THE LEMON TREEn
n‘A heartfelt story of second chances.’ Woman & Home
n‘A brilliant book, pure escapism’ The Sun
n'Delicious. Luscious. The perfect summer read!’ – Adriana Trigiani
n'Under the Lemon Tree seals Emma Cowell’s place as mistress of the Greek romantic novel.' – Eva Glyn
n'Beautiful, emotional and uplifting escapism with an exquisitely vivid Greek island setting. Utter bliss.' – Alex Brown
n'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
n'A life-affirming and captivating story. A delightful read.’ – Kate Frost
n'A compelling journey of healing and family secrets. It evokes Greece through Cowell’s beautiful descriptions of food and family life.’ – Francesca Catlow
n‘A beautiful uplifting love story, full of secrets, emotion and hope.’ – Jan Baynham
n‘Absolutely enchanting. I could feel the Greek sun kissing my skin as tenderly as the story warmed my heart.’ – Kate Glanville
nn PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVEn
n‘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
n‘A hymn to friendship and love… utterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick
n‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks
n‘Evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost
n‘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
n‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris
n‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly
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