The Greek House
The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on April 24, 2025, is a 432-page novel set in Corfu during the 1930s. The story follows Thirza Caruthers as she returns to her family’s home, where memories of her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance resurface. In an effort to escape her past, Thirza immerses herself in painting and embarks on a passionate affair, all while confronting the complexities of love, envy, and betrayal that envelop her family.
Readers will find a narrative rich in mystery and suspense, as Thirza grapples with buried secrets and the impact of her brother’s vanishing. The novel explores themes of domestic life and the intricate relationships between mothers and children, set against the backdrop of 20th-century historical events. As Thirza navigates her emotions and the challenges of her family’s history, the story unfolds with a focus on the intertwining lives and hidden truths that define her experience in the Greek house.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend for your summer reading’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets?
Corfu, 1930
The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.
Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair.
But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.
Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing?
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‘The Greek House is absolutely sumptuous. Dinah Jefferies at her best. I devoured every page of this stunning novel with enormous pleasure’ Santa Montefiore
‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate’ Rachel Hore
‘A powerful story … the women are strong and complex … this is Dinah Jefferies’ best yet’ Gill Paul
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