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Hothouse Flower: The romantic and moving novel from the bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series Kindle Edition

by Lucinda Riley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 18,235 ratings

From the author of THE MURDERS AT FLEAT HOUSE & The Seven Sisters series comes a romantic and moving page-turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . .

'Heavenly . . . This will stay with me' 5***** Reader Review
'Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered' Grazia
'The settings are described so vividly. Totally captivating' 5***** Reader Review
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Julia Forrester has many happy memories of a childhood spent at Wharton Park, playing amongst the exotic flowers her grandad cared for.

Now, recovering from a family tragedy, she seeks comfort once more at Wharton Park, newly inherited by the charismatic Kit Crawford, with a sad story of his own.

But when an old diary is found during renovation work, the pair turn to Julia's grandmother to hear the truth about the love affair that changed Wharton Park's fortunes all those years ago . . .

Taking you on a captivating journey through time and place, Hothouse Flower is a moving story of love, heartbreak and hope.
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'Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart' Dinah Jeffries

'Brilliant escapism' Red

Outside the UK, this book is published under the title The Orchid House

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Brilliant escapism ― Red

An absolutely fantastic storyteller

One of the strongest authors in this genre . . . excellent historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and an engaging mystery

Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered ― Grazia

A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance ― Daily Mail

Absolutely impossible to put down

Romantic, revealing and rich in heart-rending emotion and atmospheric detail . . . could well be the pick of Richard and Judy's spring bunch ― Lancashire Post

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A great story, full of atmosphere ― Bookbag

Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart

Delicious reading ― Daily Mail

This romance novel conjures up the past in an imaginative way ― Star Magazine

About the Author

Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland and during her childhood travelled extensively abroad, particularly to the Far East to visit her father. Moving to London she became an actress working in film, theatre and television. Five years ago she designed and built a house on the island of Koh Chang in Thailand, where her father had purchased land many years before. Her passion for history combined with her love of travel, and Thailand in particular, inspired her to write her novel Hothouse Flower, published by Penguin in November 2010. She currently lives in Norfolk and France with her husband and four children.

Beth Chalmers is a British actress and voiceover artist. Her numerous voice acting credits include the recurring roles of Laura Hughes in Broken News, Undis in Ronja, the Robber's Daughter, Gloria in Ella Bella Bingo and Coco in Groove High. She voiced Xenia and Patrick in the 2018 animated film Strike, and was the voice of witch Bellatrix Lestrange for the Harry Potter video games.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CRSJ1E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 Nov. 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0141961392
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Lucinda Riley was born in 1965 in Ireland, and after an early career as an actress in film, theatre and television, wrote her first book aged twenty-four. Her books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and continue to strike an emotional chord with all cultures around the world. The Seven Sisters series specifically has become a global phenomenon, creating its own genre, and there are plans to create a seven-season TV series.

Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Italian Bancarella prize, The Lovely Books award in Germany, and the Romantic Novel of the Year award. In 2020 she received the Dutch Platinum award for sales over 300,000 copies for a single novel in one year – an award last won by J K Rowling for Harry Potter.

In collaboration with her son Harry Whittaker, she also devised and wrote a series of books for children called ‘The Guardian Angels’ series.

Though she brought up her four children mostly in Norfolk in England, in 2015 she fulfilled her dream of buying a remote farmhouse in West Cork, Ireland, which she always felt was her spiritual home, and indeed this was where her last five books were written.

Lucinda was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and died on June 11th 2021, surrounded by her family.

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Customers enjoy this novel's storyline, particularly its twists of fate, and appreciate its enthralling family saga with stories spanning generations. The writing is superbly descriptive throughout, and customers feel empathy for the characters. The book takes readers on a journey around the world, with descriptions of Thailand arousing wanderlust, and customers find it a warm and happy read. They love Lucinda Riley's books.

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467 customers mention ‘Storyline’467 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, finding it fascinating with many interwoven stories and twists of fate.

"...Love being taken back in time and this story definitely didn't disappoint...." Read more

"...Highly recommended if you like a good read with a happy ending." Read more

"...So far, so enjoyable, but there are flaws, and one of those is the rather annoying glibness that pervades the novel...." Read more

"I love Lucinda's story telling. And I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to reading another one of her novels...." Read more

216 customers mention ‘Storytelling’190 positive26 negative

Customers praise the storytelling in this book, describing it as an enthralling family saga that is constantly interesting and poignant. One customer notes how it features stories within stories that span generations.

"...changed upon return, Lucinda Riley dealt with Harry's return very sympathetically. Just could not put this book down, a feel good read...." Read more

"...Highly recommended if you like a good read with a happy ending." Read more

"...This part was well-researched, evocative, and offered some nice insights into the harsh world of duty and obligation that the 'privileged' classes..." Read more

"A wonderful story that had numerous elements which completed the circle of the story. Two different countries joined by love." Read more

144 customers mention ‘Writing quality’138 positive6 negative

Customers praise the book's writing quality, noting it is consistently well-crafted and superbly descriptive throughout.

"...Very cleverly jumps between the narrater as time passes. Laughed, cried and cried some more. I simply love the way Lucinda tells her stories." Read more

"...continents, with darkest heartbreak and it's brightest love ,is wonderfully told. Characters you can see , Xavier is the worst of all grrr !..." Read more

"...Great book, well written and an interesting read." Read more

"...Love Lucinda Riley such a fantastic writer. I have read and enjoyed The Seven Sisters series." Read more

70 customers mention ‘Character development’60 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the characters engaging and relatable, with one customer noting how the author shows life at its best and worst.

"From beginning to end I was totally immersed in the story of the Crawfords...." Read more

"...this author - I think she has a good way with a story and develops her characters well, but needs to tone down the unbelievable shocks - they simply..." Read more

"...Laughed, cried and cried some more. I simply love the way Lucinda tells her stories." Read more

"...The characters are truly delightful as is the descriptions of the locations. I really enjoyed it!" Read more

31 customers mention ‘Characterization’31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's characterization, particularly its vivid descriptions of Thailand that evoke wanderlust, and its ability to take readers across continents in different time periods.

"...The characters are truly delightful as is the descriptions of the locations. I really enjoyed it!" Read more

"...700 pages of pure bliss lies between the pages of this book, travelling the world and navigating time as you go...." Read more

"...Such a vivid imagination and lots of historical facts included. I’ve been around the world with her books...." Read more

"...The book took me to another era and other places and I found it very engaging and moving. Lucinda Riley never disappoints. Her characters come alive...." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a warm and wonderful read.

"...A warm feeling book to be enjoyed with a glass of wine." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed the hothouse flower whilst I was on holiday, nice and relaxing read." Read more

"...from begining to end, keep writing, in a very busy life it was wonderful to sit down and know you are going to b e entertained!" Read more

"Feel good, curl up in a corner book..." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Happiness’18 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as a source of happiness, with one customer noting how it immerses readers in the wonderful feeling of Thailand.

"...change to read a book about pleasant people and with a positive conclusion. If you're a fan of historical family sagas you should enjoy this...." Read more

"...Amazing story, heartfelt, happy and sad with so many emotions running through what has to be the best read thus far for me." Read more

"...Great escapism. Five star." Read more

"...Found myself lost in the story & enjoying the wonderful feeling of Thailand. Very much a woman’s read, but never the less captivating." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Lucinda riley novel’18 positive0 negative

Customers love Lucinda Riley's books, with one customer noting that she never disappoint.

"Another fabulous novel from the very talented Lucinda! Every chapter is a cliffhanger and the twists and links are always so captivating." Read more

"...A typically atmospheric Lucinda Riley novel." Read more

"...recently all I want to read are the stories written by this wonderful wonderful lady...." Read more

"Got into Lucinda Riley’s work through the Shadow Sisters and love her work...." Read more

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Book binding came undone first day of reading. Will try see if I can get replacement book.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feel good, curl up in a corner book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2025
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    From beginning to end I was totally immersed in the story of the Crawfords. Love being taken back in time and this story definitely didn't disappoint. My stepfather had been a prisoner in Changi during the War and he too was changed upon return, Lucinda Riley dealt with Harry's return very sympathetically. Just could not put this book down, a feel good read. Would recommend 10/10
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  • Katrina E Denton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always a favourite
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2025
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    My sister adores these books and I will continue to buy them for her. Arrived early and in very good condition and the driver is always accommodating and polite. Highly recommended if you like a good read with a happy ending.
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  • covergirl14
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2011
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    I admit I wasn't expecting much from this novel as it seemed a bit 'same old, same old' when I read the blurb. I thought I'd had my fill of this kind of 'big house, hidden secrets' thing. But I found myself enjoying it, mostly because of the Harry-Olivia-Lidia story in the mid-section. This part was well-researched, evocative, and offered some nice insights into the harsh world of duty and obligation that the 'privileged' classes had to to endure, as well as an interesting Far-Eastern war story. It did well in suggesting that often, there wasn't a lot of privilege in a life like that - so many people spent their lives unhappy, just to fulfill a sense of duty. I liked the little insight into what could have been, had Olivia continued to live life with the fast set. Or if Harry had not returned home. Or if several other characters had made countless different choices.
    So far, so enjoyable, but there are flaws, and one of those is the rather annoying glibness that pervades the novel. Much of this is caused by the over-use of the word 'love' (every other sentence, it seems) so that it starts to feel just a little tacky. The characters keep saying they don't like to use cliches, but then do. A lot. It isn't written in a clever style, and the language isn't particularly memorable, which makes for a rip-roaring yarn flowing at a good pace, but it's never going to win any literary prizes. And there are some irritating anomalies - why does Julia feel she has to give up half her fortune to a man she could conceivably accuse of manslaughter? Surely she had the whip-hand? And why did Lidia never feel more bitter about a man who treated her appallingly, and without explanation? Why did she never try to track down the 'gift' she gave to Bill - she travelled all over the world? And the Dallas Shower Scene in France just beggars belief, and jarred horribly. Where had this character been, for heaven's sake, and why did Julia feel so obliged to carry on the farce? She had every good reason not to. Some parts of this novel felt highly suspect, but I was prepared to go with the flow, probably because the 'older' characters gripped me, rather than the newer ones.
    I would read another novel by this author - I think she has a good way with a story and develops her characters well, but needs to tone down the unbelievable shocks - they simply weren't necessary in this well-crafted, multi-layered story.
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  • Linda Worboys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hothouse Flower
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2025
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    I love Lucinda's story telling. And I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
    I am looking forward to reading another one of her novels. Very difficult to put down!
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  • Donna Ferguson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2025
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    A wonderful story that had numerous elements which completed the circle of the story. Two different countries joined by love.
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  • Gilldo
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2025
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    Took a little bit to get into but once hooked I couldn’t put it down. Very cleverly jumps between the narrater as time passes. Laughed, cried and cried some more. I simply love the way Lucinda tells her stories.
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  • admin xay
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2025
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    Product was good
    Just a problem with the time it was delivered but the driver was fine when he arrived very helpful just had a problem with his desal.
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  • M. English
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing! should be a movie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2025
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    Another fabulous novel from the very talented Lucinda! Every chapter is a cliffhanger and the twists and links are always so captivating.
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  • anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars m’ha agradat molt
    Reviewed in Spain on 26 January 2025
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    Molt addictiu, l’he llegit molt rapid. Very addicitve, i’ve read it very quickly. Molt ben trenada la història. Molt interessant
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  • rohlingkids
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful written
    Reviewed in Australia on 2 April 2024
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    This is one of the best stories Ive read so far. Except from a hicup here and there, it has a wonderful flow of happenings.
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  • Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lucinda
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 April 2024
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    Love all her books, characters come alive, story keeps on moving, cannot wait for another book as I have read all of hers
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  • Carola
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!
    Reviewed in Italy on 8 March 2020
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    Great reading, as all of Lucinda Riley's books really are!! She has enthralled me once again with her so cleverly entwined story! Her characters come to life, and are moved around with such exquisite ease in order to create another unique story! Thanks so much Lucinda!
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  • Manuela1406
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wahnsinnig schönes, spannendes Buch!
    Reviewed in Germany on 15 November 2022
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    Ich habe das Buch sehr gerne und mit vielen Emotionen gelesen, muss ich gestehen. Würde ich jedem eiterempfehlen! Wirklich sehr schön!
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