The Island Villa

A story of two sisters, living in a time of fear and betrayal, and rumours of a stranger on the island. If you love the writing of Rosanna Ley, Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley, you’ll devour this dramatic book club read set in a beautiful Spanish villa where the walls whisper with secrets.



When Charlotte’s husband James tragically dies, he leaves her an unexpected gift – her grandmother’s beautiful villa, Marisal, on the Spanish island of Formentera.



As she begins to explore her new home, and heal her broken heart in the warm golden sunshine, Charlotte discovers that her grandmother Alba has been keeping secrets about her life on the island. Intrigued by her family’s hidden history, Charlotte uncovers a devastating love affair that put many lives at risk and two sisters torn apart by loss.



Can the heart-breaking truth of the island’s dark history finally be laid to rest? Or will the secrets of the past shake the new life and love that Charlotte is close to finding?





What readers are saying about Lily Graham:



‘There are not enough words in the world to describe how much I love this book!!I sat down after the kids went to bed and told myself that I would read for an hour, and three hours later I was in the same position, completely engrossed... one of the best romances I have read this year.’ Books of all Kinds 5*



‘My anguished howl of “nooooo” as I finished... was so loud I had to go and check I hadn’t woken my three-year-old... I wanted the book to carry on and on and on... I was caught from the very first, beautifully written, paragraph.’ After the Rain



‘I read it in one sitting and so will you.’ Goodreads Reviewer 5*



‘A brilliant story that is just perfect for a summer read.’ Ali the Dragon Slayer



‘Oh this was such an enjoyable book!... To sum up, The Cornish Escape is one enjoyable, feel-good book I totally recommend. You’ll simply be flying through it, devouring it in one sitting.’ This Chick Reads



‘Utterly fantastic, I just could not put it down. It had me gripped from the very start. 5 Stars!’ Goodreads Reviewer 5*



‘I loved every second of it!' Rachel's Random Reads