The Lemon Tree Hotel

escape to Italy with this romantic summer read of love and family secrets

By: Rosanna Ley

Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis

A story about love, family secrets, and a little piece of heaven . . .

In the beautiful village of Vernazza, the Mazzone family have transformed an old convent overlooking the glamorous Italian Riviera into the elegant Lemon Tree Hotel. For Chiara, her daughter Elene and her granddaughter Isabella, the running of their hotel is the driving force in their lives.

One day, two unexpected guests check in. The first, Dante, is a face from Chiara's past, but what exactly happened between them all those years ago, Elene wonders. Meanwhile, Isabella is preoccupied with the second guest, a mysterious young man who seems to know a lot about the history of the old convent and the people who live there. Isabella is determined to find out his true intentions and discover the secret past of the Lemon Tree Hotel.

(P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited©2019 Rosanna Ley

Critic reviews

Beautifully written and gently captivating

Sun-soaked escapism

A glorious read that feels like a summer holiday in a book

Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist

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

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

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

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

Beautiful, evocative writing

A wonderfully relaxing sun lounger read

The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming

I loved the sultry sensuous feeling . . . a fascinating story

Evocative prose adds to the novel's charm. You can almost smell the lemons on the tree in the hotel grounds

If you're due a holiday and need a good dose of sunshine, glamour and/or romance, then look no further... Pure, fun escapism

If you can't afford a holiday in glorious Italy this summer, then bask in its sultry heat and unrivalled beauties alongside master storyteller Rosanna Ley

An indulgently escapist read... dramatic and evocative

Loved this Italian story of the people and the area

Loved this book, the narrator’s, Italian people, history and area and generational stories. I’ll definitely listen to more by this author.

felt like you were there

Totally enjoyed this book. Swept me away to a time I went to Italy with my family. loved the story of the family of they Lemon Tree Hotel and surrounding area. Would read more by this author, I thought the narrator was good would recommend. Thanks

Must Read

I felt I was there-seeing it all, beautiful story and I felt attached to all the characters. I was sad to finish the book, I wanted it to be continue

Please write another

Lovely book. So wonderful. Beautiful detaiks of the area. It makes me want to visit the region.

Fabulous

The author creates not only a vivid image of the Italian country side and the food grown and eaten there but most importantly she reminds us of how important it is to listen to your heart when making life decisions. Her descriptions filled my mind of frescos, alcoves and the blue sea. All while weaving in a bit of history and creating a place for the listeners mind to wander. This was a great listen!