A beautiful story in a beautiful setting, this is escapist fiction in a class of its own *****
Sun
A heartfelt story about identity, family, grief and love, filled with warmth, compassion and a glorious dose of Italian sunshine. Hall's care for her characters leaps off the page and her sense of landscape is beautifully evocative. Mark my words - it will have you booking the next flight to Elba
- Hannah Beckerman,
This glorious, sun-drenched story moves along at a dreamy pace but the novel is far from slow. There are twists and turns to keep you on your toes and an enchanting cast of characters among the guests and staff of the hotel who keep the surprises coming. You can feel the sun on your skin and taste the aperitivo in this intoxicating novel
Daily Express
It's a powerful story of grief, family and self-discovery with a magical sense of place and beautiful storytelling
Sunday Express, S magazine
You'll be swept away to a beautiful Italian island in this perfectly told story
Sun on Sunday, Fabulous magazine
A delightful summer read
Prima
Vivid, atmospheric and heart-breaking
Woman & Home
An emotional, evocative novel
Red
A beautiful book - escapism, romance, and long-buried secrets with a glorious island setting. The perfect holiday read
- Lucy Diamond,
For the flavours and fragrances of Italy - The Thousand Lights Hotel by Emylia Hall, a magical novel to touch the heart. Loved it
- Rosanna Ley,
I loved this book. Such gorgeous, delicate writing
- Kate Riordan,
Glorious... Luminous, lyrical, luscious. And what a story. I was transfixed
- Rosie Walsh,
A simply gorgeous read by a supremely gifted writer. Just perfect!
- Debbie Johnson,
I devoured <i>The Thousand Lights Hotel</i>. Vividly written, I savoured every page. Set on the beautiful Italian island of Elba, Hall immerses us in the lives of Valentino, Oliviero and Kit, as they struggle to come to terms with their pasts. Tender, sun-drenched and beautifully written, it's the perfect summer read
- Lucy Clarke, author of THE SEA SISTERS,
<i>The Thousand Lights Hotel</i> is a gloriously intoxicating fairytale - sweet, sensual and sun-drenched. You won't want to leave!
- Veronica Henry,
Lyrical, tender, sun-warm, romantic... the perfect summer read
- Susan Fletcher,
Didn't read so much as greedily consume <i>The Thousand Lights Hotel</i>. Beautiful, smart, uplifting, and full of surprises
- Morgan McCarthy,
A deeply moving novel from a deeply talented author, <i>The Thousand Lights Hotel </i>is one of those remarkable books that lingers in the mind long after its characters have left the page. This is an evocative, emotional and powerful read that should be in every beach bag this summer. Be transported; be enthralled
- Victoria Fox, author of THE SILENT FOUNTAIN,
You are drawn into Kit's world from the start: take the journey with her as she travels from the monochrome sadness of her hometown to the gloriously sun-soaked colour palette of Elba and watch as the riveting story unfolds
Italia! Magazine
From the author of The Shell House Detectives comes a Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Book Club Pick set in idyllic Italy, for fans of The Garnett Girls.
'I loved this book. Such gorgeous, delicate writing' - Kate Riordan
'A gloriously intoxicating fairytale - sweet, sensual and sun-drenched. You won't want to leave!' - Veronica Henry
''A real beautiful form of escapism' - Fearne Cotton
When Kit loses her mother in tragic circumstances, she feels drawn to finally connect with the father she has never met. That search brings her to the Thousand Lights Hotel, the perfect holiday escape perched upon a cliff on the island of Elba. Within this idyllic setting a devastating truth is brought to light: shaking the foundations upon which the hotel is built, and shattering the lives of the people within it.
A heart-breaking story of loss, betrayal, and redemption, told with all the warmth and beauty of an Italian summer.
'An enjoyable escape, written perfectly' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The perfect feast for the mind (literally) whether you're soaking up some sunshine or in need of escapism from day to day life...' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A lovely, romantic story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A touching tale of love, betrayal and new beginnings, set against the magical backdrop of the Italian island of Elba' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A pure delight' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐