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A sweeping, breathtaking story of love and betrayal from the internationally bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife Ceylon, 1935. Louisa Reeve, the daughter of a successful British gem trader, and her husband Elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all. Except what they long for more than anything: a child. While Louisa struggles with miscarriages, Elliot is increasingly absent, spending much of his time at a nearby cinnamon plantation, overlooking the Indian ocean. After his sudden death, Louisa is left alone to solve the mystery he left behind. Revisiting the plantation at Cinnamon Hills, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards the owner, Leo, a rugged outdoors man with a checkered past. The plantation casts a spell, but all is not as it seems. And when Elliot's shocking betrayal is revealed, Louisa has only Leo to turn to . . .
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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF "THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE", "THE SILK MERCHANT'S DAUGHTER" and "BEFORE THE RAINS".WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT DINAH JEFFERIES'S BOOKS:"My ideal read; mystery, love, heart-break and joy - I couldn't put it down." - Santa Montefiore - author of The Beekeeper's Daughter"It is a terrific and atmospheric read, full of riveting detail, and very emotional too. I am sure it will be a big success." - Elizabeth Buchan - author of I Can't Begin to Tell You"The characters come alive moment by moment, as the secrets are unraveled ... I was spell bound from beginning to end by the emotional twist and turns. Dinah Jefferies has hit a home run with this fabulous novel." - Deborah Rodriguez - author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul"Dark secrets lie at every turn, hidden beneath layers of 1920s racism and the fearfulness of a crumbling colonial power, making for a thoroughly gripping tale. But what I loved most of all, underpinning the whole narrative, is the moving way in which Dinah writes about the loss of children and the redemptive power of love." - Liz Trenow - author of The Poppy Factory"Dinah Jefferies has once again created a gloriously atmospheric and tension-filled novel. Immensely enjoyable, poignant and compelling." - Isabel Wolff - author of Ghostwritten"Beautifully written and heart rending ... a magical setting with a real sense of period." - Katie Fforde - author of A Vintage Wedding & A French Affair"Vibrant and compelling - Dinah Jefferies perfectly captures the flavor of colonial Ceylon." - Rosanna Ley - author of The Saffron Trail"The Tea Planter's Wife is a wonderful book on so many levels, intensely moving and beautifully observed. I was enthralled from start to finish ... Ceylon leaps to life in dazzlingly lush detail. The sights, sounds and smells are masterfully conjured. Dinah Jefferies brings to the story a power and intensity that drew me in and wouldn't let me go in this intimate and emotional tale that explores where the boundaries of love lie. A deeply touching and unforgettable read that swept me away. I loved it." - Kate Furnivall - author of The Italian Wife'A powerful story of love and loss that is utterly captivating. Dinah Jefferies skilfully captures this fragile moment of history in a complex and thrilling tale.'Kate Furnivall - bestselling author of 'The Russian Concubine','The White Pearl' and several others.'I LOVED it! Dinah Jefferies writes beautifully.'Lucinda Riley - bestselling author of 'The Light Behind the Window' and several others.'The Separation is as intimate as a kiss and as sharp as the blade of a knife.'David Gillham - author of NYT bestseller 'City of Women'.'The tears are still streaming down my face ... I have three words to describe the book: Captivating, Powerf
