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The Orchid House
The Orchid House: A Novel | Lucinda Riley
From beloved New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley, a sweeping, poignant saga that will enthrall fans of The House at Riverton, Rebecca, and Downton Abbey (Shelf Awareness). Spanning from the 1930s to the present day, from the Wharton Park estate in England to Thailand, this sweeping novel tells the tale of a concert pianist and the aristocratic Crawford family, whose shocking secrets are revealed, leading to devastating consequences. As a child, concert pianist Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park, the grand estate reminiscent of Downton Abbey where her grandfather tended exotic orchids. Years later, while struggling with overwhelming grief over the death of her husband and young child, she returns to this tranquil place. There she reunites with Kit Crawford, heir to the estate and her possible salvation. When they discover an old diary, Julia seeks out her grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed the estate. Their search takes them back to the 1940s when Harry, a former heir to Wharton Park, married his young society bride, Olivia, on the eve of World War II. When the two lovers are cruelly separated, the impact will be felt for generations to come. This atmospheric story alternates between the magical world of Wharton Park and Thailand during World War II. Filled with twists and turns, passions and lies, and ultimately redemption, The Orchid House is a beautiful, romantic, and poignant novel.
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Emma_PK
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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I'm a big fan of Riley's and this book was yet another enjoyable read. I didnt quite settle into the atmosphere of this book as I have with others of hers, and I also didn't champion any of the characters either, I'm not really sure why. It tells a story of romantic and familial love and overcoming trauma through the clever device of an old family diary that overlaps the colourful world of post war Bangkok with an English Manor House.

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EadieB
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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Day 15 - #Flower #ReallyRandomFebruary
#HothouseFlower #LucindaRiley

I read this one and really enjoyed it. Love books about diaries.

rubyslippersreads I prefer this title. 😊🌷 5y
Crazeedi I love this author, I'm not sure if I read this or not... 5y
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OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚🌸 5y
Crazeedi @EadieB I did see that 5y
EadieB @Crazeedi ok just wanted to make sure you knew that! 5y
Crazeedi @EadieB thank you! And I just checked my GR and I did read it! I think I've read everything of hers, except sun sister that I just so awesomely received from @Butterfinger 5y
EadieB @Crazeedi Great! I need to get back to reading the sister books. 5y
Crazeedi @EadieB I'm excited, this one is a chunky! 5y
EadieB @Crazeedi Great for when you can‘t get enough! 5y
Butterfinger @EadieB @Crazeedi I have never heard of this author. I'm excited to start reading. 5y
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Sky_High
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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It was not just a book but a journey to the lives of many inspirable people related to Wharton Park. This book definitely won my heart and unexpectedly easy to read.
It teaches a lot: how to overcome tough times and start all over; how to star great human with a kind hard when you did not receive it in reverse; it explains the concept of true pure love and betrayal and even touches the topic of unconditional love. ❤

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Headinherbooks_27
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1. Taken yesterday. Visiting San Jose, CA and just had to get some boba milk tea😚
2. 1 fiction & 5 non-fiction (academic related)
3. Nope. Our A.C. is still on. In the morning it's nippy but in the afternoon it's still fairly warm.
4. Yes I'd be blind without them.
5. Tagged. It's not that I didn't like it. It was just Harry's character that vexed me and I would try to read fast when he's on the scene.
#HumpDayPost @MinDea

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AngelHelen
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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10 week old Mia Rose chose my next book for me. It could be a tough one emotionally, as a couple of chapters in I think part of the plot will take place in Changi Gaol where my Grandad was a POW.

Lauram She‘s so cute! 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Welcome to Litsy 📚🤓 6y
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I enjoyed the story as a whole and it was a true page-turner and of course I loved the twist and turns, but sadly Harry's character annoyed me.

"We are sharing a moment in time. Like the universe, there is no beginning or end. We just are."

EadieB Love this book! 6y
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HeatherBlue
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After an insanely busy two weeks, I am so happy and relieved to just spend the day with one of my favorite authors.

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Sha0102
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Panpan

This book was too cheesy for me. "Spanning from the 1930s to the present day, from the Wharton Park estate in England to Thailand, this sweeping novel tells the tale of a concert pianist and the aristocratic Crawford family, whose shocking secrets are revealed, leading to devastating consequences." Entertainment level: ⚘ #Yume #DogsOnLitsy #Sha2016

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Amandajoy
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Mehso-so

This wasn't terrible, I just felt she threw in one too many "twists". As the book went on, they stopped shocking me & instead made me laugh out loud, not the intention. If you don't mind suspending a little disbelief, it's not too bad.

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Amandajoy
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My favorite way to read - stretched out on the couch with a bowl of popcorn. 🍿📚😊 #howiread #riotgrams

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gpearce
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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Mehso-so

I think I need a choice in between pick and so so. I liked this book but it is not one that I would rush out to recommend. It is two stories within the same family, one present day and one a few generations earlier. 3/5

#bookreview #bookworm #bookdragon #historicalfiction #fiction #booklover #lovereading #lovetoread

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Book_Gnome
Hothouse Flower | Lucinda Riley
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Opening line:
"I have the same dream every night."
#Dumbledwarf #bookgnome #openingline #hothouseflower #lucindariley

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Glaciergirl
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A neat book for my vacation so far! But why am I on page 91 and still have no idea how Julia's husband and child died? "Seven months ago..."

Bookworm84 You will have to wait a lot longer than that, and also put up with a plot hole the size of Nebraska and some overly trite and convieeeeenent plot points in order to tie everything up in a neat bow at the end. I finished it because the historical part of the story was interesting, but t 8y
Bookworm84 But it is headed for the Goodwill pile. 8y
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