A woman searching for a different future

A man desperate to escape his past

Can they find what they are looking for on the beautiful island of Korčula?

Antonia Butler is on the brink of a life-changing decision and a job advert looking for a multilingual housekeeper at a beautifully renovated Croatian farmhouse, Vila Maslina, is one she can’t ignore.

Arriving on the tiny picturesque island of Korčula, Antonia feels a spark of hope for the first time in a long time. This is a chance to leave the past behind.

But this island, and its inhabitants, have secrets of their own and a not-too-distant past steeped in tragedy and war. None more so than Vila Maslina’s enigmatic owner Damir Maric. A young man with nothing to lose but everything to gain…

'An unexpected delight' Catherine Miller, bestselling author ofThe Day That Changed Everything

perfect for escaping into after a stressful day‘An absorbing, compelling read ’ Joanna

A real page turner‘…beautifully written, eloquent and well crafted’ Carol

absolutely beautiful book‘What can I say, and I just could not put it down’ Odette

made me want to visit Croatia‘A beautifully written book which ’ Jill

Simply beautiful‘Loved this book from the cover to the amazing storytelling…don't kid yourself that you'll be doing anything other than reading on the day that you start this one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ Michelle

transported to another country‘The most magical setting…I wasand loved how all of my senses were stimulated by the evocative descriptive writing’ Laura

One of those books you thought about when you were not reading it‘A story of finding peace after a childhood damaged by the war… ’ Rosamund

A lovely story‘, tinged with the reality of a war torn country and the sadness of families torn apart’ Jill

'I was fascinated, invested in each character, and I couldn't put it down.' Angela Petch, bestselling author ofThe Tuscan Secret Readers are LOVING :The Olive Grove