The Olive Grove

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? 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 ‘An absorbing, compelling read ’ Joanna ‘…beautifully written, eloquent and well crafted’ Carol ‘What can I say, and I just could not put it down’ Odette ‘A beautifully written book which ’ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ Michelle ‘The most magical setting…I wasand 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… ’ Rosamund ‘, tinged with the reality of a war torn country and the sadness of families torn apart’ Jill 'I was fascinated, invested in each character, and I couldn't put it down.' Angela Petch, bestselling author of Readers are LOVING :