THE DESTINATION READ OF THE YEAR. Your paradise awaits ...

READER FAVOURITE IN THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SUMMER COLLECTION

Travel far enough and you might just find yourself – on the world’s most remote tropical island

READER REVIEWS

‘A glorious escape from reality’

‘You can feel the sand and taste the coconut water’

‘Full of romance, intrigue and friendships’

‘Blue sea; small island; paradise. Sign me up!’

‘Deserves to be in everyone’s suitcase this summer’

Charlotte Walker has swapped her grey life in London for a year in a tropical paradise.

Officially, she’s there for conservation but the reality is far more complicated.

For somewhere on the island lies the answer to a truth she’s waited her whole life to learn. If she finds it, then perhaps she might finally find herself too.

‘Joyous, a modern-day Jane Austen meets The Durrells’ ELIZABETH DAY

‘One of my favourite books OF ALL TIME’ MARIAN KEYES

‘A much-needed escape’ NIGELLA LAWSON

‘Full of humour, intrigue and colour’ SANTA MONTEFIORE

EVEN MORE REVIEWS

‘A gorgeous book’ NICK HORNBY

‘A slice of sunshine in book form’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘A rare joy’ JESSIE BURTON

‘A perfect holiday read’ RED

‘Joyous, sexy, uplifting, funny, fascinating’ OBSERVER

‘A book to escape into’ PANDORA SYKES

‘Immersive, vibrant and funny' NINA STIBBE, GUARDIAN

‘A beautiful written feel-good novel’ EVENING STANDARD