The Orchid House: A Novel - Brossura

Riley, Lucinda

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ISBN 10: 1451655789 ISBN 13: 9781451655780

Casa editrice: Atria Books, 2012

Riassunto

Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title Hothouse Flower.

From beloved New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley, a “sweeping, poignant saga that will enthrall fans of The House at Riverton, Rebecca, and Downton Abbey” (Shelf Awareness).

Spanning from the 1930s to the present day, from the Wharton Park estate in England to Thailand, this sweeping novel tells the tale of a concert pianist and the aristocratic Crawford family, whose shocking secrets are revealed, leading to devastating consequences.

As a child, concert pianist Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park, the grand estate reminiscent of Downton Abbey where her grandfather tended exotic orchids. Years later, while struggling with overwhelming grief over the death of her husband and young child, she returns to this tranquil place. There she reunites with Kit Crawford, heir to the estate and her possible salvation.

When they discover an old diary, Julia seeks out her grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed the estate. Their search takes them back to the 1940s when Harry, a former heir to Wharton Park, married his young society bride, Olivia, on the eve of World War II. When the two lovers are cruelly separated, the impact will be felt for generations to come.

This atmospheric story alternates between the magical world of Wharton Park and Thailand during World War II. Filled with twists and turns, passions and lies, and ultimately redemption, The Orchid House is a beautiful, romantic, and poignant novel.

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Recensione

"A sweeping, poignant saga that will enthrall fans of The House at Riverton, Rebecca, and Downton Abbey." (Shelf Awareness)

"A really fine page-turner." (Elle (Germany))

"Atmospheric, heart-rending, and multilayered." (Grazia (UK))

"Great escapist reading for lovers of historical fiction." (Library Journal)

"Lucinda Riley is one of the most compelling and gifted storytellers working today." (The Paramus Post)

L'autore

Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland. She lives in rural England with her husband and four children. The Orchid House is her U.S. debut novel, and since its publication in the UK, it has gone on to become an international bestseller with 1,000,000 copies sold to date.

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• Editore: Atria Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1451655789
• ISBN 13: 9781451655780
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 449