Avon Books has snapped up two more novels from bestselling author Emma Cowell, following the break-out success of her debut novel, ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE, which has sold more than 35,000 copies and is being published in Germany, Denmark, Greece, Poland and Russia. Helen Huthwaite, Publisher at Avon, struck the deal for World English Language rights with Kate Burke.
Publisher Helen Huthwaite said: ‘Working with Emma is as dreamy as the settings for her gorgeous Greek books, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be continuing our fruitful partnership. Escapist, romantic and brimming with Mediterranean sunshine, Emma’s novels are everything you want from a summer read, ensuring that readers fall more in love with Greece with every turn of the page.’
Emma Cowell said: ‘I am thrilled to be able to continue my writing journey with the incredible team at Avon, Harper Collins. They believed in my writing from the get-go, launching my debut novel and to have found a home for my next two books with them is so exciting.’
Agent Kate Burke said: ‘After such a successful start with Emma's first two books, we're delighted to be continuing our journey with the Avon team!’
The new contract will take Emma’s publishing through to May 2025 with her second novel, THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE, publishing next month.
THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE follows three very different women who come together at the house in the olive grove. Soon enough, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?
About Emma Cowell
Emma lives in Cornwall with her husband, Tony, and their fur baby, a Russian Blue called Papoushka Gerald Cowell. A former actress and BBC presenter Emma has worked in the fundraising division of children’s palliative care for the last decade and is currently Head of Philanthropy for national charity Together for Short Lives. Segueing from being paid to talk for a living into writing was a natural progression, since story telling has been at the heart of her career to date. Outside of work, Emma is a keen angler and held a Cornish record for over 10 years until her crown was toppled. She is yet to get over it but tries to keep calm by practising yoga. Also, a keen linguist, Emma is attempting to learn Greek to maintain her love affair with the country where she has set her debut novel. She is yet to achieve a level of proficiency outside of tavernas and bakeries.
Praise for THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE
‘I adored THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick
‘A glorious story full of warmth, laughter, healing and hope’ – Adriana Trigiani
‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks, bestselling author of AMONG THE LEMON TREES
‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost, bestselling author of ONE GREEK SUMMER
‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.’ – Jennie Keer, bestselling author of THE SECRETS OF HAWTHORN PLACE
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