{"product_id":"beside-the-turquoise-sea-emma-burstall-9781835615461","title":"Beside the Turquoise Sea","description":"The BRAND NEW gorgeous getaway novel from Emma Burstall \u003cp\u003eNow her children have moved out, Edie has begun to feel lonely in the home she shares with her husband. She hopes returning to Crete, where she and Ralph spent their honeymoon, will help heal the growing rift between them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd when Edie stumbles upon the website for the Villa Ariadne, with its breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings, it feels like the perfect place to spend a week together, along with their closest friends Mac and Hannah. But then, Edie invites a fifth guest: her feisty, independent colleague Jessica, with unexpected consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's clear from the moment they arrive that the villa is special, and under the golden Greek sun, Edie hopes to rekindle the relationship she's felt slipping away from her. But when conflict arises between two of her fellow guests, will Edie be prepared for revelations that could change her life forever?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders have fallen in love with Emma Burstall's gorgeous novels: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, \u003cem\u003eBeneath the Lemon Trees\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous summer escape' \u003cstrong\u003eKate Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A wonderful escapist novel - mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read' \u003cstrong\u003eRachel Burton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Brilliant' \u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa Ashley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A novel to lose yourself in' \u003cstrong\u003eFaith Hogan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' \u003cstrong\u003eChat Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' \u003cstrong\u003eAlice Peterson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' \u003cstrong\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' \u003cstrong\u003eJane Corry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read!\u003c\/strong\u003e From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete's delectable cuisine.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Fabulous, fabulous book, \u003cstrong\u003eloved every minute of it\u003c\/strong\u003e. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. \u003cstrong\u003eJust read and escape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for September blues.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! \u003cstrong\u003eI loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters!\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA charming book\u003c\/strong\u003e about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a lovely story, \u003c\/strong\u003e full of loss and grief, love and hope.' 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