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Hothouse Flower

Hothouse Flower

The romantic and moving novel from the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series

Summary

From the author of THE MURDERS AT FLEAT HOUSE & The Seven Sisters series comes a romantic and moving page-turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . .

'Heavenly . . . This will stay with me' 5***** Reader Review
'Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered' Grazia
'The settings are described so vividly. Totally captivating' 5***** Reader Review
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Julia Forrester has many happy memories of a childhood spent at Wharton Park, playing amongst the exotic flowers her grandad cared for.

Now, recovering from a family tragedy, she seeks comfort once more at Wharton Park, newly inherited by the charismatic Kit Crawford, with a sad story of his own.

But when an old diary is found during renovation work, the pair turn to Julia's grandmother to hear the truth about the love affair that changed Wharton Park's fortunes all those years ago . . .

Taking you on a captivating journey through time and place, Hothouse Flower is a moving story of love, heartbreak and hope.
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Praise for Lucinda Riley:

'Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart' Dinah Jeffries

'Brilliant escapism' Red

Outside the UK, this book is published under the title The Orchid House

Reviews

  • Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered
    Grazia

About the author

Lucinda Riley

Lucinda Riley is the multi-million copy bestselling author. Her novels have been translated into over thirty-five languages and sold over twenty million copies worldwide.
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