Ebook: 427 pages in Kindle Edition
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Harper Collins April 24th 2025
Source: NetGalley
First Sentences: Dulcie narrowed her eyes at the bright light streaming in through half-open curtains, then glanced at her bedside clock. Still early, but the familiar tightness in her chest and the sense of foreboding were already there.
Review Quote: ‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate'Rachel Hore
Setting: Corfu
My Opinion:
Dinah Jefferies has been a favourite author of mine, since 2014 when her debut novel 'The Separation'. was published. Over the years she has transported me with her vivid descriptive prose to some wonderful locations, some which I have been lucky enough to visit and other places I now wish to see for myself.
The Greek House is set on the beautiful island of Corfu, somewhere I have been fortunate enough to visit. With this story full of mystery and drama Dinah Jefferies in her inevitable style brings the history of the island alive. It is set in a turbulent time in Corfu's history, 1923. The Caruthers family, Piers, Dulcie, Thirza and Billy suffer a devastating event when Mussolini invades the island. The impact of this event and its effect on the various family members makes for a compelling read.
Once again Dinah Jefferies has written a very satisfying read. Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction readers and armchair travellers.
Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins and the author for the opportunity to read and review.
Précis Courtesy of Goodreads:
Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets?
Corfu, 1930
The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.
Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair.
But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.
Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing?
Author Profile:
Courtesy of Twitter Profile
Dinah was born in Malaysia and moved to England at the age of nine.
As a teenager she missed the heat of Malaysia, which left her with a kind of restlessness that led to quite an unusual life. She studied Fashion Design and went to live in Tuscany where she worked as an au-pair for an Italian countess. There was even a time when Dinah lived with a rock band in a ‘hippie’ commune in Suffolk.
Although Dinah and her husband spent five wonderful years living in a small 16th Century village in Northern Andalusia, she's happy to say they now live close to her family in Gloucestershire along with two crazy Maine Coon cats.
Photographs and Biographical Information courtesy of the following sites:
Goodreads Author Profile Twitter Profile Dinah Jefferies - Official Website
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