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Lucinda Riley (Author)
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Publication Date: 25 Nov 2010

A heart-rending page turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . .

As a child Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park estate, where her grandfather tended the exotic flowers.

So when a family tragedy strikes, Julia returns to the tranquility of Wharton Park and its hothouse. Recently inherited by charismatic Kit Crawford, the estate is undergoing renovation. This leads to the discovery of an old diary, prompting the pair to seek out Julia's grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed Wharton Park.

Julia is taken back to the 1940s where the fortunes of young couple Olivia and Harry Crawford will have terrible consequences on generations to come. For as war breaks out Olivia and Harry are cruelly separated . . .

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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (25 Nov 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141049375
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141049373
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland. She lives in Norfolk with her husband and four children.

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90 of 94 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, evocative, poignant, uplifiting - a wonderfully satisfying, multi-layered page turner 18 Nov 2010
By Magnolia Tree
Format:Paperback
I'm not normally a big fan of "sweeping family saga" type books, but this was given to me by a trusted book-buddy, so I decided to give it a go - and I have to admit I was totally hooked! To use the old cliché, I literally could not put it down. There's actually more to it than meets the eye. First and foremost, it's a gripping, dramatic, multi-layered storyline that whisks you along, complemented by interesting, believable characters that you really care about. I loved the juxtaposition of the blossoming contemporary romance between Julia and Kit and the love stories/family secrets from the past that are tantalisingly pieced together as the novel unfolds. Without wanting to give too much away, expect some surprising twists! It's beautifully written and conveys a wonderful "sense of place", moving effortlessly between contemporary/wartime England through France and Thailand and back again. The different historical and cultural settings for the various parts of the book are seamlessly interwoven, everything has an authentic ring that lets you lose yourself in these seemingly disparate worlds. I also empathised with the moral dilemmas and divided loyalties that various characters face throughout the book - the conflicting demands of family responsibilities versus personal desires, duty versus free will, are timeless themes that strike a chord with every generation, and are explored here as an integral part of the story. This is top-notch contemporary/historical romantic fiction at its best. Enjoy!
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not my usual cup of tea, but I can see its merits 18 Jan 2011
By Officer's Reading Club
Format:Paperback
I pinched this off my girlfriend on holiday last week, having run out of reading matter, so I should start by confessing that it's not the kind of book that I'd normally choose (more of a Frederick Forsyth kinda guy!) and I'm not about to become an avid fan of traditional romantic fiction overnight... hence only three stars. However, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it despite myself. Personally, I found the writing style fluid and easy, the story races along smartly and the historic settings and locations I thought were evoked extremely well and with considerable flair. Let's face it, this book is not designed for those looking for a Nobel-winning masterpiece with a deep meaning in every sentence. There's actually a certain charm in its innocence and straightforwardness - it's not trying to be "clever", there are no gimmicks, no murders, no gratuitous sex and no shopping! It is simply a great old-fashioned story about love, and the sacrifices we make for it. In short an excellent piece of escapism, if you're prepared to lose yourself in the story and not get too hot under the collar that the style isn't on a par with Proust. If you normally like this sort of novel (my girlfriend devours them and really loved this) I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot House Flower by Lucinda Riley 11 Oct 2012
By wendy
Format:Paperback
I was given this by a friend and am ashamed to say it was stuffed into my bookcase and forgotten for many months! I found it one Sunday and sat down to read a few pages then couldnt do anything else! I sat up and read this for most of the night and could not stop until I reached the end! It is wonderful, especially for a debut. The story flows through England, France and Thailand, wartime then back and forth to present day. Intermingling storylines, romance, mystery, intrigue and some heart rendering moments, such superb writing and addictive reading. Its been a long time since I was so taken with a debut novel but I would highly recommend this. Fabulous and now a lovely addition to my keepers shelf!
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