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 BENEATH THE ORANGE BLOSSOM ‘An evocative, romantic and deeply sensuous read. Wonderful escapism' Santa Montefiore ‘Fragrant and fabulous, brimming with tender romance and hope. The perfect book for summer’ Milly Johnson‘A sublime summer read filled with romance, emotion and hope – it will fill your heart to the brim with every turn of the page.’ Holly Martin PRAISE FOR EMMA COWELL ‘A heartfelt story of second chances.’ Woman & Home‘A brilliant book, pure escapism’ The Sun‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly‘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'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‘Absolutely enchanting. I could feel the Greek sun kissing my skin as tenderly as the story warmed my heart.’ – Kate Glanville‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks‘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