The Olive Grove
The Olive Grove by Eva Glyn, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on November 25, 2021, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores themes of romance, friendship, and personal transformation. The story follows Antonia Butler, who is at a crossroads in her life and seizes an opportunity to work as a multilingual housekeeper at a Croatian farmhouse, Vila Maslina, on the picturesque island of Korčula. As she arrives, Antonia feels a renewed sense of hope, seeking to leave her past behind while discovering the island’s hidden secrets and the enigmatic owner, Damir Maric.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a beautiful yet troubled setting. The book presents a journey of self-discovery and healing, intertwined with the island’s history marked by tragedy and war. With 400 pages of engaging storytelling, The Olive Grove invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale of searching for a different future amidst the beauty and challenges of life on Korčula.
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A woman searching for a different future
A man desperate to escape his past
Can they find what they are looking for on the beautiful island of Korčula?
‘I was fascinated, invested in each character, and I couldn’t put it down.’ Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret
Antonia Butler is on the brink of a life-changing decision and a job advert looking for a multilingual housekeeper at a beautifully renovated Croatian farmhouse, Vila Maslina, is one she can’t ignore.
Arriving on the tiny picturesque island of Korčula, Antonia feels a spark of hope for the first time in a long time. This is a chance to leave the past behind.
But this island, and its inhabitants, have secrets of their own and a not-too-distant past steeped in tragedy and war. None more so than Vila Maslina’s enigmatic owner Damir Maric. A young man with nothing to lose but everything to gain…
‘An unexpected delight’ Catherine Miller, bestselling author of The Day That Changed Everything
Readers are LOVING The Olive Grove:
‘An absorbing, compelling read perfect for escaping into after a stressful day’ Joanna
‘A real page turner…beautifully written, eloquent and well crafted’ Carol
‘What can I say, absolutely beautiful book and I just could not put it down’ Odette
‘A beautifully written book which made me want to visit Croatia’ Jill
‘Loved this book from the cover to the amazing storytelling…don’t kid yourself that you’ll be doing anything other than reading on the day that you start this one. Simply beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ Michelle
‘The most magical setting…I was transported to another country and loved how all of my senses were stimulated by the evocative descriptive writing’ Laura
‘A story of finding peace after a childhood damaged by the war… One of those books you thought about when you were not reading it’ Rosamund
‘A lovely story, tinged with the reality of a war torn country and the sadness of families torn apart’ Jill
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