Beneath the Orange Blossom

Emma lives in Cornwall with her husband, Tony, and their fur baby, a Russian Blue called Papoushka Gerald Cowell. A former actress and BBC presenter Emma is currently Head of Philanthropy for national charity Together for Short Lives. Outside of work, Emma is a keen angler and held a Cornish record for over 10 years until her crown was toppled. She is yet to get over it but tries to keep calm by practising yoga. Also, a keen linguist, Emma is attempting to learn Greek to maintain her love affair with the country where she has set her debut novel. She is yet to achieve a level of proficiency outside of tavernas and bakeries.

PRAISE FOR UNDER THE LEMON TREE ‘A heartfelt story of second chances.’ Woman & Home‘A brilliant book, pure escapism’ The Sun'Delicious. Luscious. The perfect summer read!’ – Adriana Trigiani'Under the Lemon Tree seals Emma Cowell’s place as mistress of the Greek romantic novel.' – Eva Glyn'Beautiful, emotional and uplifting escapism with an exquisitely vivid Greek island setting. Utter bliss.' – Alex Brown'I was engrossed, hanging on to every word, and so impressed by Under the Lemon Tree that I will be recommending it to all my friends.’ – Patricia Wilson'A life-affirming and captivating story. A delightful read.’ – Kate Frost'A compelling journey of healing and family secrets. It evokes Greece through Cowell’s beautiful descriptions of food and family life.’ – Francesca Catlow‘A beautiful uplifting love story, full of secrets, emotion and hope.’ – Jan Baynham‘Absolutely enchanting. I could feel the Greek sun kissing my skin as tenderly as the story warmed my heart.’ – Kate Glanville PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE ‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels… a glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Adriana Trigiani‘A hymn to friendship and love… utterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks‘Evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost‘An enchanting treat of a book… Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.’ – Jennie Keer‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly