The Orange Grove, Rosanna Ley
The Orange Grove, Rosanna Ley
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The Orange Grove
a delicious, escapist romance set in sunny Seville

Author: Rosanna Ley

Narrator: Shazia Nicholls

Unabridged: 13 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 03/04/2021

Synopsis

An unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny Seville

Holly loves making marmalade. Now she has a chance to leave her stressful city job and pursue her dream - of returning to the Dorset landscape of her childhood to open Bitter Orange, a shop celebrating the fruit that first inspired her.

Holly's mother Ella has always loved Seville. So why is she reluctant to go back there with Holly to source products for the shop? What is she frightened of - and does it have anything to do with the old Spanish recipe for Seville orange and almond cake that Ella keeps hidden from her family?

In Seville, where she was once forced to make the hardest decision of her life, Ella must finally face up to the past, while Holly meets someone who poses a threat to all her plans. Seville is a city full of sunshine and oranges. But it can also be bittersweet. Will love survive the secrets of the orange grove?

Praise for Rosanna Ley:

'Beautifully written and gently captivating' Heat

'Sun-soaked escapism' Best

'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis

'Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist' The Lady

'Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine' Saga

'A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!' Red Magazine

'Beautiful, evocative writing' Sun

(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited

About Rosanna Ley

Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 21, 2022

Very cleverly written this is the dual stories Ella and Holly's trips to Seville, around 30 years apart. They are mother and daughter and throughout there are uncanny parallels between their experiences of Seville. I loved learning all about Seville Oranges and also seeing the wide variety of produc......more

Goodreads review by Thebooktrail on March 03, 2021

Discover the locations of The Orange Grove Meet Rosanna Ley and travel around Seville in the novel A glorious novel as always from Rosanna. Seville is one of my favourite Spanish cities and I have spent many happy times here especially when I lived in Granada. I became obsessed with these oranges......more

Goodreads review by Deanne on June 26, 2021

Very descriptive book from the scents,to the colors and the feel of the excitement in the air, of the oranges and secrets locked away. A family saga we see unfurling as each page flips and we become further involved in the story. Seville really sounds lovely and it would be a dream to visit here somed......more

Goodreads review by Jan on August 23, 2021

I really loved this story. I have read most of the author's books and enjoyed them all. But this one checked all the boxes. Travel, culture, history, food, art, and of course love! Different kinds of love, sacrifices and choices made, both good and not so good. Will definitely be reading this one ag......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on June 26, 2021

[URL not allowed] The Orange Grove is a such a sensory read, from the aromas and settings to the food and culture, this story made my senses come alive! I had a compulsion to dig out my orange aromatherapy oil! The format works well. Ella, Felix and Holly’s narrations in 2018 an......more

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Beautifully written and gently captivating Heat

Sun-soaked escapism Best

A glorious read that feels like a summer holiday in a book People's Friend

Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist The Lady

Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine Saga

I loved this wonderful tale of forbidden love and mysterious family secrets . . . completely beguiling and beautifully told Kate Furnivall

This wonderful family saga has it all: the irresistible temptations of love long-denied, burgeoning secrets from the past, the gorgeous background of the Italian Riviera. A perfect summer read Rachel Hore

A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! Red Magazine

Beautiful, evocative writing Sun

A wonderfully relaxing sun lounger read Sunday Express

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