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The Lost Daughters #3
The Royal Daughter
“My darling B, my heart, my soul. I only wish we’d had longer. Longer to search for the daughter that I should never have given up. The daughter that I should have been brave enough to keep, brave enough to tell you about, brave enough to tell the world about.”
London, Present day. As Ella looks down at a faded black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child alongside a yellowing piece of sheet music, she wonders how the two things can possibly relate to her own family. The items were left for her family at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted.
Soon Ella learns that the photograph was taken on the picturesque Greek island of Skopelos, nestled in the turquoise calming waters of the Aegean sea, and that the woman in the photo holds the key to her family’s heritage. As she opens up to her new flame Gabriel, he tells her that she should go to the island to unravel the mystery and that he will wait for her.
Though Ella is torn she decides to go and once there, she discovers a heart-wrenching story of a royal family forced to leave their country for a new life in London, and of a girl with a unique talent for music who captured the heart of a young violinist but was forced to leave him and London behind for the sake of her family.
When Ella discovers the sacrifice made by the two young lovers and comes face to face with her forgotten Greek family, will their story give her the courage to follow her own heart back to London and Gabriel, or will the beauty of the island capture her heart and lead her to a new love altogether?
A totally addictive and heart-breaking novel about the strength of family ties and never giving up on true love. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop. This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.
London, Present day. As Ella looks down at a faded black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child alongside a yellowing piece of sheet music, she wonders how the two things can possibly relate to her own family. The items were left for her family at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted.
Soon Ella learns that the photograph was taken on the picturesque Greek island of Skopelos, nestled in the turquoise calming waters of the Aegean sea, and that the woman in the photo holds the key to her family’s heritage. As she opens up to her new flame Gabriel, he tells her that she should go to the island to unravel the mystery and that he will wait for her.
Though Ella is torn she decides to go and once there, she discovers a heart-wrenching story of a royal family forced to leave their country for a new life in London, and of a girl with a unique talent for music who captured the heart of a young violinist but was forced to leave him and London behind for the sake of her family.
When Ella discovers the sacrifice made by the two young lovers and comes face to face with her forgotten Greek family, will their story give her the courage to follow her own heart back to London and Gabriel, or will the beauty of the island capture her heart and lead her to a new love altogether?
A totally addictive and heart-breaking novel about the strength of family ties and never giving up on true love. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop. This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2023
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About the author
Soraya M. Lane
119 books1,993 followersSoraya M. Lane is the Amazon Charts & Kindle #1 bestselling author of THE SECRET MIDWIFE and THE ITALIAN DAUGHTER.
Soraya is thrilled to be publishing four new novels in 2025. THE PIANIST'S WIFE and THE SPANISH DAUGHTER are both now available, and Soraya's newest WWII novel, THE SECRET LIBRARIAN, was published on August 15th. Book 7 in The Lost Daughters series, THE HIDDEN DAUGHTER, will be published in October.
As a child, Soraya dreamed of becoming an author. Fast forward more than a few years, and Soraya is now living her dream! Soraya describes being an author as "the best career in the world", and she hopes to be writing romance and women's fiction for many years to come.
Soraya loves spending her days thinking up characters for books, and her home is a constant source of inspiration. She lives with her own real life hero and two sons on a small farm in New Zealand, surrounded by animals and with an office overlooking a field where their horses graze.
Add Soraya's latest novel, THE SPANISH DAUGHTER, to your Goodreads shelf today!
For more information about Soraya, her books and her writing life, visit sorayalane.com or www.facebook.com/SorayaLaneAuthor, or follow her on Instagram @SorayaLaneAuthor. She would love to hear from you.
Soraya is thrilled to be publishing four new novels in 2025. THE PIANIST'S WIFE and THE SPANISH DAUGHTER are both now available, and Soraya's newest WWII novel, THE SECRET LIBRARIAN, was published on August 15th. Book 7 in The Lost Daughters series, THE HIDDEN DAUGHTER, will be published in October.
As a child, Soraya dreamed of becoming an author. Fast forward more than a few years, and Soraya is now living her dream! Soraya describes being an author as "the best career in the world", and she hopes to be writing romance and women's fiction for many years to come.
Soraya loves spending her days thinking up characters for books, and her home is a constant source of inspiration. She lives with her own real life hero and two sons on a small farm in New Zealand, surrounded by animals and with an office overlooking a field where their horses graze.
Add Soraya's latest novel, THE SPANISH DAUGHTER, to your Goodreads shelf today!
For more information about Soraya, her books and her writing life, visit sorayalane.com or www.facebook.com/SorayaLaneAuthor, or follow her on Instagram @SorayaLaneAuthor. She would love to hear from you.
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October 9, 2023
This is book 3 in a proposed series of 8 books:
#1 Italy - The Italian Daughter (1946 post-WW2)
#2 Cuba - The Cuban Daughter (1950s pre-revolution)
#3 Greece - The Royal Daughter (1967 coup/depose the last King)
All the books in this series are set in different countries at different times in history and are all dual timeline stories that focus “on a group of women who are called to a lawyer’s office in London. They are told that their grandmothers were born at Hope House, a home for unmarried mothers and are each given a letter and a box which contains clues about their past - a past none of them even knew they were searching for.”
Things I loved:
✔️author makes sure we fall in love with her characters AND the country
✔️timelines/characters connected through a love of music
✔️becoming aware of family secrets; realizing the heartbreak yet seeing the love and acceptance…and hope
✔️focus on restoration
✔️beautiful balance of loss and hope/joy
✔️the mystery and following the clues
This talented author takes three main characters, all with individual story arcs, blends in historical elements and leaves you wanting more! Lane takes the heartbreak of the past, weaves it with hope, travel, and the joy of unexpected love and reminds readers of the pressures of royalty, arranged marriage, loss and adoption. You’ll immediately connect to her main characters and become swept away by the location. Watching for timeline clues will add to your enjoyment!
I was gifted this copy by Bookouture and was under no obligation to provide a review.
#1 Italy - The Italian Daughter (1946 post-WW2)
#2 Cuba - The Cuban Daughter (1950s pre-revolution)
#3 Greece - The Royal Daughter (1967 coup/depose the last King)
All the books in this series are set in different countries at different times in history and are all dual timeline stories that focus “on a group of women who are called to a lawyer’s office in London. They are told that their grandmothers were born at Hope House, a home for unmarried mothers and are each given a letter and a box which contains clues about their past - a past none of them even knew they were searching for.”
Things I loved:
✔️author makes sure we fall in love with her characters AND the country
✔️timelines/characters connected through a love of music
✔️becoming aware of family secrets; realizing the heartbreak yet seeing the love and acceptance…and hope
✔️focus on restoration
✔️beautiful balance of loss and hope/joy
✔️the mystery and following the clues
This talented author takes three main characters, all with individual story arcs, blends in historical elements and leaves you wanting more! Lane takes the heartbreak of the past, weaves it with hope, travel, and the joy of unexpected love and reminds readers of the pressures of royalty, arranged marriage, loss and adoption. You’ll immediately connect to her main characters and become swept away by the location. Watching for timeline clues will add to your enjoyment!
I was gifted this copy by Bookouture and was under no obligation to provide a review.
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September 5, 2023I'm so happy to be sharing the third book in The Lost Daughters series with you! When I set out to write to this series, I wanted to take my readers around the world to beautiful locations. My goal was to make you - my reader - fall in love with each country, as well as all the characters.
So before you start reading, be prepared to fall in love with Greece... as well as with Alexandra and Ella. Alexandra's story may just break your heart though!
Soraya x
So before you start reading, be prepared to fall in love with Greece... as well as with Alexandra and Ella. Alexandra's story may just break your heart though!
Soraya x
May 22, 2025
Tai jau trečioji "Prarastų dukrų" serijos knyga. Visos šios istorijos tikrai įtraukiančios bei lengvai skaitomos.
Kaip ir kitose knygose taip ir šioje. Elai į rankas pakliūva paslaptinga dėžutė, kurioje yra keletas užuominų. Dėžutèje slepiasi partiūra bei nuotrauka.. Draugės paskatinta Ela kreipiasi į Gabrielių, Londono simfoninio orekstro smuikininką. Merginos mano, jog jis galės padėti išsiaiškinti kam priklausė paslaptingoji partiūra.
Ela net nenutuokia, jog sutiks senai prarastą jaunystės simpatiją.
Visos šeimos paslaptys veda į Graikiją. Ela nusprendžia leistis į kelionę ir įminti šią mįslę.
Kiekvienoje iš šių istorijų slepiasi daug šeimos paslapčių, o dèžutėse slypi raktas, kuris padės jas įminti. Galbūt šių knygų siužetas ir nėra pats originaliausias ir galima nuspėti keletą siužeto vingių, tačiau man tai nei kiek nesugadino skaitymo malonumo. Žinojau, jog renkuosi lengvą isroriją, tad didelių lūkesčių tikrai neturėjau.
Vasara bei atostogomis dvelkiantis skaitinys, kuris leis nors trumpam atsipūsti bei pabėgti nuo kasdienybės. Mano nuomone, ši knyga puikiai tinka atostogoms. Ar tiesiog norint pasinerti į paslaptingą bei nereikalaujančią didelio susikaupimo knygą.
Kaip ir kitose knygose taip ir šioje. Elai į rankas pakliūva paslaptinga dėžutė, kurioje yra keletas užuominų. Dėžutèje slepiasi partiūra bei nuotrauka.. Draugės paskatinta Ela kreipiasi į Gabrielių, Londono simfoninio orekstro smuikininką. Merginos mano, jog jis galės padėti išsiaiškinti kam priklausė paslaptingoji partiūra.
Ela net nenutuokia, jog sutiks senai prarastą jaunystės simpatiją.
Visos šeimos paslaptys veda į Graikiją. Ela nusprendžia leistis į kelionę ir įminti šią mįslę.
Kiekvienoje iš šių istorijų slepiasi daug šeimos paslapčių, o dèžutėse slypi raktas, kuris padės jas įminti. Galbūt šių knygų siužetas ir nėra pats originaliausias ir galima nuspėti keletą siužeto vingių, tačiau man tai nei kiek nesugadino skaitymo malonumo. Žinojau, jog renkuosi lengvą isroriją, tad didelių lūkesčių tikrai neturėjau.
Vasara bei atostogomis dvelkiantis skaitinys, kuris leis nors trumpam atsipūsti bei pabėgti nuo kasdienybės. Mano nuomone, ši knyga puikiai tinka atostogoms. Ar tiesiog norint pasinerti į paslaptingą bei nereikalaujančią didelio susikaupimo knygą.
May 6, 2025
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February 28, 2024
Griekenland, 1967. Slechts een maand na het overlijden van haar moeder wordt Alexandra door haar strenge en emotioneel afwezige vader naar Londen gestuurd, om bij haar tante te gaan wonen. Ze mist haar thuis, maar ze wordt zeer liefdevol opgevangen en in de jaren die volgen ontdekt ze haar talent en passie voor muziek, maakt ze grote sprongen, vindt ze nieuw geluk en wordt ze halsoverkop verliefd. Maar dan wordt een bijzondere kans overschaduwd door de moeilijkste keuze van haar leven…
Londen, heden. Ella heeft een succesvolle galerie, maar diep in haar hart voelt ze nog altijd de wens om weer kunstenares te worden, een droom die ze na een groot verlies heeft weggestopt. Een kistje afkomstig uit Hope’s House, een tehuis voor ongehuwde moeders, met daarin een vel bladmuziek met een boodschap en een foto van een vrouw en een kind, zorgt ervoor dat ze op zoek gaat naar haar familiegeschiedenis. De aanwijzingen leiden haar naar Skopelos, maar is dit wel het juiste moment om op reis te gaan, nu ze voor het eerst in jaren weer verliefd is?
Door de vlotte, levendige en beeldende schrijfstijl, de afwisseling van de tijdlijnen en de interessante personages zit je al snel in het verhaal, word je meegenomen naar de kleurrijk omschreven locaties en ga je meeleven met zowel Ella als Alexandra, die allebei heel wat hebben meegemaakt in hun levens maar op het punt staan om in het diepe te springen en hun hart te volgen. De weloverwogen opbouw zorgt ervoor dat hun verhaallijnen uiteindelijk vloeiend en verrassend samenkomen, waarbij een cirkel sterk rond wordt gemaakt.
Het ontroerende, emotionele en enerverende verhaal in het verleden raakt je en het verhaal in het heden vormt daarop een mooie aanvulling, terwijl het opzetje naar het verhaal van Hope, de oprichtster van het tehuis, je nieuwsgierig maakt naar meer. Beide hoofdpersonages maken een ontwikkeling door, ze hebben te maken met verwachtingen van hun familie, ze geven hun levens een nieuwe richting en je wordt meegenomen in hun gedachten, gevoelens en twijfels, die realistisch zijn neergezet. Hoewel de ontwikkelingen in de relaties vrij snel gaan en ik enkele gebeurtenissen graag wat verder uitgewerkt had gezien om zo meer diepgang te creëren, is het absoluut een boeiend en warm geheel.
Dit is een gelaagd verhaal over liefde, verdriet, hoop en opoffering, over familiebanden, een vangnet, kunst, muziek, aanmoediging en tweede kansen. Een fijn verhaal vol mysterie, intrige en geheimen, een meeslepend verhaal om heerlijk mee te ontspannen!
3.5⭐️
Londen, heden. Ella heeft een succesvolle galerie, maar diep in haar hart voelt ze nog altijd de wens om weer kunstenares te worden, een droom die ze na een groot verlies heeft weggestopt. Een kistje afkomstig uit Hope’s House, een tehuis voor ongehuwde moeders, met daarin een vel bladmuziek met een boodschap en een foto van een vrouw en een kind, zorgt ervoor dat ze op zoek gaat naar haar familiegeschiedenis. De aanwijzingen leiden haar naar Skopelos, maar is dit wel het juiste moment om op reis te gaan, nu ze voor het eerst in jaren weer verliefd is?
Door de vlotte, levendige en beeldende schrijfstijl, de afwisseling van de tijdlijnen en de interessante personages zit je al snel in het verhaal, word je meegenomen naar de kleurrijk omschreven locaties en ga je meeleven met zowel Ella als Alexandra, die allebei heel wat hebben meegemaakt in hun levens maar op het punt staan om in het diepe te springen en hun hart te volgen. De weloverwogen opbouw zorgt ervoor dat hun verhaallijnen uiteindelijk vloeiend en verrassend samenkomen, waarbij een cirkel sterk rond wordt gemaakt.
Het ontroerende, emotionele en enerverende verhaal in het verleden raakt je en het verhaal in het heden vormt daarop een mooie aanvulling, terwijl het opzetje naar het verhaal van Hope, de oprichtster van het tehuis, je nieuwsgierig maakt naar meer. Beide hoofdpersonages maken een ontwikkeling door, ze hebben te maken met verwachtingen van hun familie, ze geven hun levens een nieuwe richting en je wordt meegenomen in hun gedachten, gevoelens en twijfels, die realistisch zijn neergezet. Hoewel de ontwikkelingen in de relaties vrij snel gaan en ik enkele gebeurtenissen graag wat verder uitgewerkt had gezien om zo meer diepgang te creëren, is het absoluut een boeiend en warm geheel.
Dit is een gelaagd verhaal over liefde, verdriet, hoop en opoffering, over familiebanden, een vangnet, kunst, muziek, aanmoediging en tweede kansen. Een fijn verhaal vol mysterie, intrige en geheimen, een meeslepend verhaal om heerlijk mee te ontspannen!
3.5⭐️
May 1, 2025
Tai jau 3-čioji "Prarastų dukterų" serijos dalis. Ir nors skaitant pirmąją dalį taip ir norėjos lyginti su panašia "seserų" serija, tačiau toliau skaitant serijos knygas, pasimatė būtent šios autorės unikalus rašymo stilius ir išryškėjo istorijų niuansai, kurie ypač mane žavi.
Nors tai ir serija, kiekvieną dalį galima skaityt atskirai, jos nesusijusios. Tiesa, šioje dalyje galima rasti užuominų ir su kitomis istorijomis ar tiksliau nuorodų į būsimas sąsajas ateityje.
Šioje knygoje sutinkamas mano mylimiausias pasakojimo būdas - praeities ir dabarties. Kaip ir dažniausiai, taip ir šįkart praeities linija man pasirodė įdomesnė. Aleksandra, kilusi iš Graikijos, gana artimos karaliui šeimos, sulaukusi vos 12 metų turi persikelti pas tetą į Londoną. Puikiai pritapus ir pasijutus savo rogėse, mergina sutinka savo gyvenimo meilę Bernardą. Viskas klojosi puikiai, iki kol į Aleksandros gyvenimą sugrįžo jos tėvas.
Dabartiniais laikas Ela gauna paslaptingą dėžutę iš buvusių Houpės namų, kuriuose netekėjusios moterys pagimdydavo ir atiduodavo įvaikinti savo kūdikius. Dėžutėje tėra vos pora užuominų, kurių vedama Ela atsiduria Skopelos saloje Graikijoje.
Šįkart man užuominų narpliojimas pasirodė šiek tiek per greitas ir per lengvas. Taip pat buvo nuo pradžių aišku, kad kalba eina ne apie tą įvaikintą asmenį, apie kurį mąstė Ela, nes metai neatitiko logikos.. vienu metu buvau šiek tiek nusivylus, kad viskas kažkaip su per mažai intrigos. Tačiau nors mįslių buvo mažiau, svarbiausi istorijos momentai išliko nepakitę - tikra didžioji gyvenimo meilė, meilė savo vaikui, meilė savo astrai - muzikai, giminystės ryšiai, aprašomas šalies grožis. Taip ir noris sėsti į lėktuvą ir šįkart keliauti į Graikiją 🥰
Ir vis dėlto, asmeniškai man favoritė išlieka antroji dalis apie Kubą, bet su nekantrumu laukiu ir kitų serijos dalių apie Šveicariją, Argentiną, Prancūziją, Norvergiją..
Nors tai ir serija, kiekvieną dalį galima skaityt atskirai, jos nesusijusios. Tiesa, šioje dalyje galima rasti užuominų ir su kitomis istorijomis ar tiksliau nuorodų į būsimas sąsajas ateityje.
Šioje knygoje sutinkamas mano mylimiausias pasakojimo būdas - praeities ir dabarties. Kaip ir dažniausiai, taip ir šįkart praeities linija man pasirodė įdomesnė. Aleksandra, kilusi iš Graikijos, gana artimos karaliui šeimos, sulaukusi vos 12 metų turi persikelti pas tetą į Londoną. Puikiai pritapus ir pasijutus savo rogėse, mergina sutinka savo gyvenimo meilę Bernardą. Viskas klojosi puikiai, iki kol į Aleksandros gyvenimą sugrįžo jos tėvas.
Dabartiniais laikas Ela gauna paslaptingą dėžutę iš buvusių Houpės namų, kuriuose netekėjusios moterys pagimdydavo ir atiduodavo įvaikinti savo kūdikius. Dėžutėje tėra vos pora užuominų, kurių vedama Ela atsiduria Skopelos saloje Graikijoje.
Šįkart man užuominų narpliojimas pasirodė šiek tiek per greitas ir per lengvas. Taip pat buvo nuo pradžių aišku, kad kalba eina ne apie tą įvaikintą asmenį, apie kurį mąstė Ela, nes metai neatitiko logikos.. vienu metu buvau šiek tiek nusivylus, kad viskas kažkaip su per mažai intrigos. Tačiau nors mįslių buvo mažiau, svarbiausi istorijos momentai išliko nepakitę - tikra didžioji gyvenimo meilė, meilė savo vaikui, meilė savo astrai - muzikai, giminystės ryšiai, aprašomas šalies grožis. Taip ir noris sėsti į lėktuvą ir šįkart keliauti į Graikiją 🥰
Ir vis dėlto, asmeniškai man favoritė išlieka antroji dalis apie Kubą, bet su nekantrumu laukiu ir kitų serijos dalių apie Šveicariją, Argentiną, Prancūziją, Norvergiją..
October 20, 2023
Some readers who were not around and/or cognizant of the truth of living as a teenager in 1973 might not believe that there was any stigma to being an unwed teen then. After all, it was considered the age of "free love." Well, I just celebrated my 50th High School Reunion. I was 18 years old in 1973, the same age as the main character in this story who finds herself an unmarried, pregnant teenager. No, I never experienced that. But, I can tell you that it was more than just frowned upon. It was still covered up, hidden and spoken of in whispers. The "pill" may have been introduced in the '60's, but it certainly wasn't widely used by teenagers, and certainly never provided by their parents. And, it was also a time when parents had tremendous influence over their "children." There were no outside influences, i.e., social media, to sway minds in any direction. So, the events portrayed in this book are far from fiction for more people than you can imagine. I know. I remember how it was in "those days."
This is a terrific addition to a great series. I enjoyed it.
This is a terrific addition to a great series. I enjoyed it.
January 25, 2025
1970𝘴 : Alexandra has fled her home country of Greece and has learnt to live in London, but when her heart is captivated by a Cellist and their love may just span decades despite the storms brewing to set them apart.
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘺 : Ella no longer find any joy in her job. Her heart still hurts but also aches to hold a paintbrush. With a chance encounter and a little push from the past, Ella is encouraged to let go of things and learn to live for herself.
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 is an emotional and enchanting read, spanning decades apart with the common thread of love still lingering.
I didn't think this book would be as emotional as it was. But it is a well executed plot with a well established storyline and I can hardly wait for the next few books which were given a few minor spoilers in the epilogue.
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3.87 / 5✩
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘐 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘺 : Ella no longer find any joy in her job. Her heart still hurts but also aches to hold a paintbrush. With a chance encounter and a little push from the past, Ella is encouraged to let go of things and learn to live for herself.
- ~ -
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 is an emotional and enchanting read, spanning decades apart with the common thread of love still lingering.
I didn't think this book would be as emotional as it was. But it is a well executed plot with a well established storyline and I can hardly wait for the next few books which were given a few minor spoilers in the epilogue.
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3.87 / 5✩
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘐 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.
September 9, 2024
I am loving this series, again Soraya M Lane has taken me on a journey of secrets and such love as we go between the 1960’s and 1970’s to present day, come along and meet Ella and Alexandra and the wonderful characters that add to the story and such a gorgeous location, who doesn’t want to visit Greece.
London, present day Ella is an art dealer in London and she loves her job, but when the family gets a letter from a lawyer to tell them there is something for her grandmother’s estate, Ella is keen to find out what it is when she arrives and is handed a small box with a faded photo of a woman and a young girl and a sheet of music, and discovers that it appears that her grandmother was adopted Ella jumps at the chance to do some searching, could these two items uncover the truth of the families heritage.
Through her research she meets up with someone she went to school with, Gabriel she also had a crush on him then and he helps her discover who wrote the music and she also is sure that the photo was taken in Greece, a trip there is essential.
What she finds will open her heart to a new member of her family and discover what happened to a young Alexandra when Greece changed back in 1967 when she was moved to London and her beautiful romance with B what happened to them as young lovers will bring you to tears, the music that bought them together and all that happened to them, lots of tears and smiles.
I loved this one so much, it is an emotional story in such a beautiful setting as we learn Alexandra’s story and get to know Ella and see her make changes in her life and fall in love with Gabriel, I do highly recommend this on and am looking forward to the next one in the series.
My thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
London, present day Ella is an art dealer in London and she loves her job, but when the family gets a letter from a lawyer to tell them there is something for her grandmother’s estate, Ella is keen to find out what it is when she arrives and is handed a small box with a faded photo of a woman and a young girl and a sheet of music, and discovers that it appears that her grandmother was adopted Ella jumps at the chance to do some searching, could these two items uncover the truth of the families heritage.
Through her research she meets up with someone she went to school with, Gabriel she also had a crush on him then and he helps her discover who wrote the music and she also is sure that the photo was taken in Greece, a trip there is essential.
What she finds will open her heart to a new member of her family and discover what happened to a young Alexandra when Greece changed back in 1967 when she was moved to London and her beautiful romance with B what happened to them as young lovers will bring you to tears, the music that bought them together and all that happened to them, lots of tears and smiles.
I loved this one so much, it is an emotional story in such a beautiful setting as we learn Alexandra’s story and get to know Ella and see her make changes in her life and fall in love with Gabriel, I do highly recommend this on and am looking forward to the next one in the series.
My thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
October 26, 2023
Get out your tissues. This is my favourite type of novel. Two parallel stories. One in the past and one in the present. Ella is given a box with clues leading to her past. From there we read about the life and love of the person who left the clues. This is the 3rd novel in The Lost Daughter series. It’s a great series. I look forward to the next book. The Sapphire Daughter coming out next near.
June 20, 2024
Ik moet zeggen dat dit verhaal me niet echt pakte. Het kabbelde heel veel, maar het was niet echt exciting. Ben wel benieuwd waar al deze boeken naartoe gaan. Maar het is zeker niet zo goed als de Zeven Zussen serie. Gewoon prima als luisterboek!
October 12, 2023
I finished The Royal Daughter by Soraya Lane last night before I went to sleep. This is the third book in The Lost Daughters Series. I know there is at least one more coming but, I honestly hope she doesn’t end there.I actually think seven books would be a better ending point. If you haven’t read any of them yet, I highly recommend them. They are stand alone novels and only have a few minor characters in common so you can jump in with this one or go back to the first one. I promise you won’t be lost.
Soraya Lane is responsible for my jump into historical fiction. She has a way of developing her characters thereby making you want to know them better and have an interest in what is happening to them. The first book I read of hers took place during the war and I opened the book with trepidation. I didn’t think I would make it all the way through. Imagine my surprise when I couldn’t put the book down. I started following her and the rest is history. Literally. Now, I read a lot of Historical Fiction.
The main characters in these books find out they have family members that were given up for adoption years ago. The background and circumstances of each story is different. As you can guess from the titles the locations are different. Their order is The Italian Daughter, The Cuban Daughter and The Royal Daughter taking place in Greece. They all have a few different locations. I love to travel with the characters to new lands they haven’t visited and see it through their eyes. You meet some locals and the food they eat is an experience you don’t want to miss.
All of the stories are heartbreaking but this one is so moving. The music they speak of is almost a character in itself. It speaks to my heart. I walked down the aisle to the main song that is the center of this book and was left as a clue. This book teaches us to never give up on true love. Never give up on the love of your family. This is such a heartwarming and heartbreaking book. This book will elicit a deep sigh of satisfaction as you read the last word.
If you love Historical Fiction, Love stories, mysteries or women’s fiction, you will love this book and the series. The Sapphire Daughter is due out on March 8th. You have plenty of time to get caught up and ready for it if you decide to read the whole series. If not, at least look at this beautifully written book as your next read. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #Netgalley, #Bookouture and #Soraya Lane. Thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Soraya Lane is responsible for my jump into historical fiction. She has a way of developing her characters thereby making you want to know them better and have an interest in what is happening to them. The first book I read of hers took place during the war and I opened the book with trepidation. I didn’t think I would make it all the way through. Imagine my surprise when I couldn’t put the book down. I started following her and the rest is history. Literally. Now, I read a lot of Historical Fiction.
The main characters in these books find out they have family members that were given up for adoption years ago. The background and circumstances of each story is different. As you can guess from the titles the locations are different. Their order is The Italian Daughter, The Cuban Daughter and The Royal Daughter taking place in Greece. They all have a few different locations. I love to travel with the characters to new lands they haven’t visited and see it through their eyes. You meet some locals and the food they eat is an experience you don’t want to miss.
All of the stories are heartbreaking but this one is so moving. The music they speak of is almost a character in itself. It speaks to my heart. I walked down the aisle to the main song that is the center of this book and was left as a clue. This book teaches us to never give up on true love. Never give up on the love of your family. This is such a heartwarming and heartbreaking book. This book will elicit a deep sigh of satisfaction as you read the last word.
If you love Historical Fiction, Love stories, mysteries or women’s fiction, you will love this book and the series. The Sapphire Daughter is due out on March 8th. You have plenty of time to get caught up and ready for it if you decide to read the whole series. If not, at least look at this beautifully written book as your next read. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #Netgalley, #Bookouture and #Soraya Lane. Thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
March 2, 2025
4,5 sterren
May 8, 2024
Jeśli lubicie czasem przeczytać powieść lekką, nie wymagającą nadmiernego skupienia, w której z góry wiadomo, że finał wywoła uśmiech na twarzy, to taki komfort zapewni Wam nie tylko „Córka z Grecji”, ale cała seria „Utracone córki” autorstwa Sorai Lane. W każdej z nich możemy nie tylko z przyjemnością śledzić rozwijające się pomiędzy kolejnymi parami uczucie, ale przede wszystkim zwiedzać fascynujące kraje i otrzeć się o ich koloryt podążając za tajemniczymi przesyłkami z przeszłości.
Z bohaterkami pierwszych dwóch tomów skosztowaliśmy klimatu Kuby i Włoch, a tym razem zamieszkująca w Londynie miłośniczka sztuki, Ella, odnajduje w pudełku należącym do jej przodkini tropy kierujące ją do klimatycznej Grecji. Ciekawość odkrycia historii swojej babki i własnych korzeni zbliża ją do Gabriela, jej nastoletniej miłości, ale też skłania ją do zastanowienia się nad własnym życiem i wyborami.
Autorka prowadzi nas przez dwie linie czasowe płynnie i zajmująco łącząc współczesną narrację z retrospekcjami. Stopniowo zgłębiamy tajemnice przeszłości, z której wyłania się obraz tragicznej miłości i olbrzymiej muzycznej pasji potrafiącej łączyć nawet po wielu latach. Czy przykład babki i wsparcie ukochanego dadzą Elli siłę, by odważyć się na powrót do malowania stanowiącego sens jej życia i pogodzić z przeszłością, której nie może zmienić?
To piękna historia miłosna z muzyką, sztuką i inspirującą Grecją w tle mówiąca również o utracie, tęsknocie, szukaniu własnego miejsca w świecie i spełnianiu marzeń. To też opowieść o relacjach rodzinnych, czasem tych trudnych i bolesnych i tych, które warto pielęgnować. To podróż pełna wewnętrznych odkryć, ale też magicznych krajobrazów, dźwięków muzyki i bogactwa sztuki, a autorka zgrabnie wzbogacając ją o wątek romantyczny czyni z niej cudownie ciepłą i urzekającą opowieść.
Już wyczekuję kolejnego tomu planowanego na październik, który wraz z czwartą córką przeniesie nas do urokliwej Genewy. Zaplanujcie sobie i Wy w kalendarzu czas na tę fascynującą podróż.
Z bohaterkami pierwszych dwóch tomów skosztowaliśmy klimatu Kuby i Włoch, a tym razem zamieszkująca w Londynie miłośniczka sztuki, Ella, odnajduje w pudełku należącym do jej przodkini tropy kierujące ją do klimatycznej Grecji. Ciekawość odkrycia historii swojej babki i własnych korzeni zbliża ją do Gabriela, jej nastoletniej miłości, ale też skłania ją do zastanowienia się nad własnym życiem i wyborami.
Autorka prowadzi nas przez dwie linie czasowe płynnie i zajmująco łącząc współczesną narrację z retrospekcjami. Stopniowo zgłębiamy tajemnice przeszłości, z której wyłania się obraz tragicznej miłości i olbrzymiej muzycznej pasji potrafiącej łączyć nawet po wielu latach. Czy przykład babki i wsparcie ukochanego dadzą Elli siłę, by odważyć się na powrót do malowania stanowiącego sens jej życia i pogodzić z przeszłością, której nie może zmienić?
To piękna historia miłosna z muzyką, sztuką i inspirującą Grecją w tle mówiąca również o utracie, tęsknocie, szukaniu własnego miejsca w świecie i spełnianiu marzeń. To też opowieść o relacjach rodzinnych, czasem tych trudnych i bolesnych i tych, które warto pielęgnować. To podróż pełna wewnętrznych odkryć, ale też magicznych krajobrazów, dźwięków muzyki i bogactwa sztuki, a autorka zgrabnie wzbogacając ją o wątek romantyczny czyni z niej cudownie ciepłą i urzekającą opowieść.
Już wyczekuję kolejnego tomu planowanego na październik, który wraz z czwartą córką przeniesie nas do urokliwej Genewy. Zaplanujcie sobie i Wy w kalendarzu czas na tę fascynującą podróż.
September 12, 2024
Poziom podobny co przy poprzednich dwóch częściach.
Lubię te historie. Mają w sobie nutkę tajemniczości, miłości, smutku. Opowiadają o rodzinnych tajemnicach na przestrzeni lat.
Jasne, są przewidywalne, nieco naiwne, ale to fantastyczna rozrywka. Rozrywka, którą zamierzam kontynuować.
Lubię te historie. Mają w sobie nutkę tajemniczości, miłości, smutku. Opowiadają o rodzinnych tajemnicach na przestrzeni lat.
Jasne, są przewidywalne, nieco naiwne, ale to fantastyczna rozrywka. Rozrywka, którą zamierzam kontynuować.
September 16, 2024
Yet another great book in TLD series.
I likes the story a lot, the characters were great and the ending let to even more story.
A nice follow up and I can not wait for the next book :D
I likes the story a lot, the characters were great and the ending let to even more story.
A nice follow up and I can not wait for the next book :D
October 20, 2024
Dit is alweer deel 3 van de “verloren dochters”-serie, en in tegenstelling tot bij de meeste series, waar het eerste boek vaak het beste is, worden deze boeken steeds iets beter hoe verder in de reeks je komt.
Ik heb genoten van het (deels tragische) verhaal dat deels in Griekenland en deels in London afspeelt met de Griekse Alexandra als hoofdpersoon die op jonge leeftijd haar moeder verliest en moet vluchten naar familie in London. Daar ontmoet ze de liefde van haar leven, die ze ook snel weer kwijt zal raken... In dit boek leer je ook meer over het overkoepelende verhaal van de boeken; het verhaal van Mia, de kleindochter van Hope, die alle kistjes had gevonden.
Ik heb dit boek met plezier gelezen. Sommige dingen hadden iets beter uitgewerkt mogen worden. Ik had graag meer scènes van Alexandra en haar vader gelezen. Of in ieder geval hoe ze uiteindelijk uit elkaar zijn gegaan (gelukkig maar). Dit werd nu alleen terloops genoemd, maar had dat juist in echte dialogen willen lezen. Maar verder een goed verhaal. Dit boek (cq. mijn e-reader) pakte ik elke dag met plezier op om te gaan lezen.
Sterren: 4.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ik heb genoten van het (deels tragische) verhaal dat deels in Griekenland en deels in London afspeelt met de Griekse Alexandra als hoofdpersoon die op jonge leeftijd haar moeder verliest en moet vluchten naar familie in London. Daar ontmoet ze de liefde van haar leven, die ze ook snel weer kwijt zal raken... In dit boek leer je ook meer over het overkoepelende verhaal van de boeken; het verhaal van Mia, de kleindochter van Hope, die alle kistjes had gevonden.
Ik heb dit boek met plezier gelezen. Sommige dingen hadden iets beter uitgewerkt mogen worden. Ik had graag meer scènes van Alexandra en haar vader gelezen. Of in ieder geval hoe ze uiteindelijk uit elkaar zijn gegaan (gelukkig maar). Dit werd nu alleen terloops genoemd, maar had dat juist in echte dialogen willen lezen. Maar verder een goed verhaal. Dit boek (cq. mijn e-reader) pakte ik elke dag met plezier op om te gaan lezen.
Sterren: 4.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2025
ספר נוסף בסדרת הבנות שמקבלות קופסה קטנה עם שני רמזים אודות מישהי מעברה שבעבר אומצה.
הפעם זו אלה, מנהלת גלרית אמנות, אשר יוצאת למסע חקר עברה.
הפעם היעד הוא יוון והתקופה המתגלה היא תקופת סוף המלוכה ביוון.
שוב, שתי תקופות ושני זוגות אוהבים.
חמוד.
הפעם זו אלה, מנהלת גלרית אמנות, אשר יוצאת למסע חקר עברה.
הפעם היעד הוא יוון והתקופה המתגלה היא תקופת סוף המלוכה ביוון.
שוב, שתי תקופות ושני זוגות אוהבים.
חמוד.
October 1, 2023
Soraya Lane takes us back to Hope House and the mysterious little boxes that link the past and the present in the third installment of The Lost Girls series.
In The Royal Daughter, we travel back and forth from Greece to London and back again as Ella tries to determine the meaning of the mysterious objects left behind in a tiny little box found at a soon to be demolished Hopes House. The objects mean very little to her but somehow they are tied to her grandmother and she’s determined to get to the bottom of things. Her search for answers reunites her with the boy she had a crush on in school and reignites her passion for art.
Alexandra’s life was turned upside down when her mother died in a tragic accident. She was uprooted from her home in Greece and moved to London to begin a different life in the home of her mother’s family. Just as she began to find her way in life, her absentee father returns to take her home to marry her off to restore his name. But she had found a passion and a love and harbored a secret that led her to Hopes House and eventually forced her to abandon everything.
How are these ladies connected…not necessarily in a way you might think but love, passion and music both define them and bring them together. You’ll fall in love with this story, especially with picturesque Greece as the backdrop! I cannot wait for the next installment!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Bookouture and Soraya Lane for an early copy of this book! It was well worth the wait!!
In The Royal Daughter, we travel back and forth from Greece to London and back again as Ella tries to determine the meaning of the mysterious objects left behind in a tiny little box found at a soon to be demolished Hopes House. The objects mean very little to her but somehow they are tied to her grandmother and she’s determined to get to the bottom of things. Her search for answers reunites her with the boy she had a crush on in school and reignites her passion for art.
Alexandra’s life was turned upside down when her mother died in a tragic accident. She was uprooted from her home in Greece and moved to London to begin a different life in the home of her mother’s family. Just as she began to find her way in life, her absentee father returns to take her home to marry her off to restore his name. But she had found a passion and a love and harbored a secret that led her to Hopes House and eventually forced her to abandon everything.
How are these ladies connected…not necessarily in a way you might think but love, passion and music both define them and bring them together. You’ll fall in love with this story, especially with picturesque Greece as the backdrop! I cannot wait for the next installment!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Bookouture and Soraya Lane for an early copy of this book! It was well worth the wait!!
September 15, 2024
❣️ Dit boek doet me meteen weer beseffen waarom ik deze reeks zo geweldig vind. Het verhaal zit zo goed in elkaar. Je leeft je volledig in in de personages en kan bijna de pijn en de liefde voelen waarover geschreven wordt. Ik heb hier dan ook meer dan 1 traantje weggepinkt. De verhalen van het heden en verleden blenden zo mooi met elkaar. Ze stromen als het ware in elkaar over. Ook de personages geven zo een warme indruk. Op het einde wordt al de link naar het volgende boek gelegd zodat je het liefst direct deel 4 zou beginnen lezen. Kortom terug een topper van Soraya Lane die je moet gelezen hebben als je houdt van Lucinda Riley, Corina Bomann of Santa Montefiore. Let wel op want als je in dit boek begint kan je niet meer stoppen. Je bent gewaarschuwd!
November 8, 2024
Lijkt op de zeven zussen maar dan net een andere achtergrond en minder ver terug in de tijd. Het einde is 💘. Prima om het boek afzonderlijk van de rest te lezen.
October 15, 2023
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Royal Daughter' by Soraya Lane.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Soraya Lane, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication Date 12th October 2023.
This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Lost Daughter' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read the first book in this gorgeous series 'The Italian Daughter' and the second book 'The Cuban Daughter' which I would also highly recommend.
This novel consists of a prologue, 35 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
Well I am ABSOLUTELY gutted to come to the end of this book as it ends my stunning sofa holiday 😭
This book is beautifully written and completely absorbs you in the stunning atmosphere of Greece completely sucking you in with the vivid descriptions leaving you feel the warmth of the the sun and smell of the gorgeous cooking. The synopsis and cover suits the storyline perfectly.
The storyline is authentic, unique and realistic as well as easy to read and heart-warming. It is just one of those absolutely stunning books that promises the reader gets completely lost in the pages for hours. I absolutely loved the beginning where we meet Alex in 1973 in London, to being by Ella's side in London present day where she is given her box from Hope House and all the way through the journey to Greece and more!!! I genuinely felt like I had packed my suitcase leaving rainy Wales for the stunning Greek sun. I could see the stunning island of Skopelos, hear the violin playing in the orchestra, feel Alex's heartbreak and walked along with Ella on her journey to discovering her family's past. There was heartbreak with Alex losing her mum and going through hell with her disgraceful father, love with Ella and Gabriel and Alex and Bernard, devastation when truths were discover too late, anger at Alex's so called father and just so, so much more!!! One moment I was crying with sadness and the next with joy and happiness!!! Seriously make sure you have the tissues at the ready as very rare I am emotional unless there is animals involved but this book even had me blubbering it was so raw and emotionally packed!!! What happened to some of these characters was unbelievably cruel and I had tears streaming down my face. You will also want to book the day off whatever you had planned as once you pick up this book and turn the pages I can guarantee you will not want to put it down!! I found myself picking it up every spare second I had and not wanting to put it down so ended up reading it in one sitting in the end!! I loved that Ella started with just two clues and then following her as it took her all over Greece and London. It was definitely a unique way of exploring places and I am looking forward to seeing if this is how the rest of the series will go. The storyline was filled with a range of emotions and was heartwarming, devastating and had lies, lost and renewed love, relationships, family, friendship and history all going on in this beautiful atmosphere. I loved the fact that we get to read both past and present time lines and Soraya has woven them together absolutely perfectly!! It felt like a lovely break away from a rainy Wales!! I loved how the story ended and I would love to read more about the life in this gorgeous Greek island of Skopelos. An absolutely stunning read!!!
It is set over multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.
Clear your schedules, grab your tissues and get ready to go on a journey of a lifetime!!!
Although this is the third book in the series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
The characters were all unique with their own realistic traits, strengths and weaknesses. It was intriguing to watch
Ella and Gabriel's & Alex and Bernard's relationships grow, develop and change throughout the the storyline. I genuinely felt sorry for Alex throughout but also Ella as she had so much to consider while learning new things constantly about her family. It was also intriguing to see how not only Ella and Gabriel's & Alex and Bernard's relationships changed throughout the book but also how the relationships changes between these characters and their friends and family members including Alex's father and her Aunt and cousins and Ella's mum and her Aunt. It was absolutely amazing to watch the personalities and relationships between all the characters grow, develop and bond and although I don't believe their story will be told in this series again I would love to see what happens in the future with Ella, Gabriel and the future families. I adored Alex's mother's side of her family and how they were so welcoming and loving and each of these characters stories would make beautiful books which I would love to read!! Hint hint Soraya!!! All characters worked perfectly with the storyline and I would love to meet them again and hope to see this made into a series or even a movie!!!
Well done Soraya on another absolutely stunning addition in a gorgeous series, I will definitely be looking for your books any time I need to be swept off to another country!!!
A MASSIVE WELL DONE to Soraya on yet another HUGE success!!! I loved every page of your book and I cannot wait to read more of your past and hopefully future books. This is the exact reason you are one of my favourite authors! Here's to your next success 🥂
Overall a true page turning, perfect and stunning romance that will sweep you off your feet and land you in Greece and in the past!!
295 pages
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £13.79 in paperback, at time of review, via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'The Royal Daughter' by Soraya Lane.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Soraya Lane, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication Date 12th October 2023.
This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Lost Daughter' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read the first book in this gorgeous series 'The Italian Daughter' and the second book 'The Cuban Daughter' which I would also highly recommend.
This novel consists of a prologue, 35 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
Well I am ABSOLUTELY gutted to come to the end of this book as it ends my stunning sofa holiday 😭
This book is beautifully written and completely absorbs you in the stunning atmosphere of Greece completely sucking you in with the vivid descriptions leaving you feel the warmth of the the sun and smell of the gorgeous cooking. The synopsis and cover suits the storyline perfectly.
The storyline is authentic, unique and realistic as well as easy to read and heart-warming. It is just one of those absolutely stunning books that promises the reader gets completely lost in the pages for hours. I absolutely loved the beginning where we meet Alex in 1973 in London, to being by Ella's side in London present day where she is given her box from Hope House and all the way through the journey to Greece and more!!! I genuinely felt like I had packed my suitcase leaving rainy Wales for the stunning Greek sun. I could see the stunning island of Skopelos, hear the violin playing in the orchestra, feel Alex's heartbreak and walked along with Ella on her journey to discovering her family's past. There was heartbreak with Alex losing her mum and going through hell with her disgraceful father, love with Ella and Gabriel and Alex and Bernard, devastation when truths were discover too late, anger at Alex's so called father and just so, so much more!!! One moment I was crying with sadness and the next with joy and happiness!!! Seriously make sure you have the tissues at the ready as very rare I am emotional unless there is animals involved but this book even had me blubbering it was so raw and emotionally packed!!! What happened to some of these characters was unbelievably cruel and I had tears streaming down my face. You will also want to book the day off whatever you had planned as once you pick up this book and turn the pages I can guarantee you will not want to put it down!! I found myself picking it up every spare second I had and not wanting to put it down so ended up reading it in one sitting in the end!! I loved that Ella started with just two clues and then following her as it took her all over Greece and London. It was definitely a unique way of exploring places and I am looking forward to seeing if this is how the rest of the series will go. The storyline was filled with a range of emotions and was heartwarming, devastating and had lies, lost and renewed love, relationships, family, friendship and history all going on in this beautiful atmosphere. I loved the fact that we get to read both past and present time lines and Soraya has woven them together absolutely perfectly!! It felt like a lovely break away from a rainy Wales!! I loved how the story ended and I would love to read more about the life in this gorgeous Greek island of Skopelos. An absolutely stunning read!!!
It is set over multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.
Clear your schedules, grab your tissues and get ready to go on a journey of a lifetime!!!
Although this is the third book in the series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
The characters were all unique with their own realistic traits, strengths and weaknesses. It was intriguing to watch
Ella and Gabriel's & Alex and Bernard's relationships grow, develop and change throughout the the storyline. I genuinely felt sorry for Alex throughout but also Ella as she had so much to consider while learning new things constantly about her family. It was also intriguing to see how not only Ella and Gabriel's & Alex and Bernard's relationships changed throughout the book but also how the relationships changes between these characters and their friends and family members including Alex's father and her Aunt and cousins and Ella's mum and her Aunt. It was absolutely amazing to watch the personalities and relationships between all the characters grow, develop and bond and although I don't believe their story will be told in this series again I would love to see what happens in the future with Ella, Gabriel and the future families. I adored Alex's mother's side of her family and how they were so welcoming and loving and each of these characters stories would make beautiful books which I would love to read!! Hint hint Soraya!!! All characters worked perfectly with the storyline and I would love to meet them again and hope to see this made into a series or even a movie!!!
Well done Soraya on another absolutely stunning addition in a gorgeous series, I will definitely be looking for your books any time I need to be swept off to another country!!!
A MASSIVE WELL DONE to Soraya on yet another HUGE success!!! I loved every page of your book and I cannot wait to read more of your past and hopefully future books. This is the exact reason you are one of my favourite authors! Here's to your next success 🥂
Overall a true page turning, perfect and stunning romance that will sweep you off your feet and land you in Greece and in the past!!
295 pages
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £13.79 in paperback, at time of review, via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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February 29, 2024
De Griekse dochter is alweer het derde deel in de serie 'De verloren dochters' van Soraya Lane. Namens Oceaan boeken mocht ik dit derde deel lezen.
Het verhaal start met een proloog in Londen 1973 en hierna springt het verhaal naar het heden. Ella heeft een kistje ontvangen na het overlijden van haar oma. In het kistje zit een foto waarop een vrouw en een kind staan en een vergeeld bladmuziek. Ella heeft geen flauw idee wat deze twee dingen met haar familie te maken hebben. Wanner ze op onderzoek uitgaat, komt ze in contact met Gabriël die haar verder zou kunnen helpen wat betreft het bladmuziek en de foto lijkt te zijn gemaakt op een Grieks eiland.
Het verhaal wordt afwisselend verteld vanuit twee tijdsperspectieven. In het heden gaat Ella op zoek wat deze aanwijzingen kunnen betekenen en wordt ze op slag verliefd op een knappe jongeman. In het verleden komt de jonge Griekse Alexandra aan het woord. Haar moeder overlijdt wanneer Alexandra nog jong is en ze heeft hier veel verdriet om. Steun vanuit haar vader krijgt ze niet en wanneer ook nog blijkt dat hij haar wil achterlaten bij haar oom en tante in Londen, is ze helemaal klaar met hem. Gelukkig wordt Alexandra liefdevol opgevangen bij haar familie en lukt het haar om haar leven hier op te bouwen. Op haar achttiende verjaardag ontmoet ze cellist Bernard en de vonken slaan over. Maar een noodlottige gebeurtenis zorgt ervoor dat hun relatie niet voorbestemd lijkt te zijn.
De afwisseling tussen het heden en verleden is prettig en zorgt ook af en toe voor kleine cliffhangers waardoor je nieuwsgierig blijft. De schrijfstijl leest vlot en is heel beeldend. Je waant je volledig in Griekenland en Londen. Waar het verhaal in haar vorige twee boeken wat diepgang mistte, was dat in dit verhaal zeker wel aan de orde. Dit zorgt ervoor dat je zowel Ella als Alexandra in je hart kan sluiten en ze beide wilt steunen in hun zoektocht naar zichzelf, de liefde en familie. Ondanks dat in dit boek hetzelfde concept wordt uitgewerkt, de zoektocht naar familie aan de hand van een kistje met aanwijzingen, is dit derde deel weer een compleet nieuw verhaal dat nieuwe inzichten geeft. De Griekse dochter is een fijne feelgood dat je laat verlangen naar de zomer en je een aantal uur fijn laat genieten!
Het verhaal start met een proloog in Londen 1973 en hierna springt het verhaal naar het heden. Ella heeft een kistje ontvangen na het overlijden van haar oma. In het kistje zit een foto waarop een vrouw en een kind staan en een vergeeld bladmuziek. Ella heeft geen flauw idee wat deze twee dingen met haar familie te maken hebben. Wanner ze op onderzoek uitgaat, komt ze in contact met Gabriël die haar verder zou kunnen helpen wat betreft het bladmuziek en de foto lijkt te zijn gemaakt op een Grieks eiland.
Het verhaal wordt afwisselend verteld vanuit twee tijdsperspectieven. In het heden gaat Ella op zoek wat deze aanwijzingen kunnen betekenen en wordt ze op slag verliefd op een knappe jongeman. In het verleden komt de jonge Griekse Alexandra aan het woord. Haar moeder overlijdt wanneer Alexandra nog jong is en ze heeft hier veel verdriet om. Steun vanuit haar vader krijgt ze niet en wanneer ook nog blijkt dat hij haar wil achterlaten bij haar oom en tante in Londen, is ze helemaal klaar met hem. Gelukkig wordt Alexandra liefdevol opgevangen bij haar familie en lukt het haar om haar leven hier op te bouwen. Op haar achttiende verjaardag ontmoet ze cellist Bernard en de vonken slaan over. Maar een noodlottige gebeurtenis zorgt ervoor dat hun relatie niet voorbestemd lijkt te zijn.
De afwisseling tussen het heden en verleden is prettig en zorgt ook af en toe voor kleine cliffhangers waardoor je nieuwsgierig blijft. De schrijfstijl leest vlot en is heel beeldend. Je waant je volledig in Griekenland en Londen. Waar het verhaal in haar vorige twee boeken wat diepgang mistte, was dat in dit verhaal zeker wel aan de orde. Dit zorgt ervoor dat je zowel Ella als Alexandra in je hart kan sluiten en ze beide wilt steunen in hun zoektocht naar zichzelf, de liefde en familie. Ondanks dat in dit boek hetzelfde concept wordt uitgewerkt, de zoektocht naar familie aan de hand van een kistje met aanwijzingen, is dit derde deel weer een compleet nieuw verhaal dat nieuwe inzichten geeft. De Griekse dochter is een fijne feelgood dat je laat verlangen naar de zomer en je een aantal uur fijn laat genieten!
July 10, 2025
Chyba lepsza niż pierwszy tom, ale zdecydowanie nie tak dobra jak drugi. Cieszę się jednak, że autorka jak na razie znajduje pomysły, by każda z tych historii była zupełnie inna. Bałam się, że będzie monotonnie, a tymczasem wszystko tu się klei. Miałam też nadzieję, że któryś tom będzie zawierał pewien wątek i ku mojej radości znalazł on miejsce już w „Córce z Grecji”, co zadziałało bardzo pozytywnie na moją finalną ocenę.
March 11, 2024
Soraya Lane wist mij met de voorgaande delen te betoveren, waarna ik meteen een vakantie richting de desbetreffende landen wilde boeken. Dit keer bleef dat gevoel uit. Desondanks kijk ik uit naar De Zwitserse dochter die in juni zal verschijnen.
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April 30, 2024
4/5
Córka z Grecji przeczytana podczas wakacji w Grecji :)
Histore Soray'i mają w sobie to coś... są poniekąd podobne do tych z serii Siedem Sióstr autorstwa Lucindy Riley, także fanom tamtej serii mogę polecić również tę Soray'i.
Bardzo podoba mi się to że książka opowiada historię na dwóch płaszczyznach czasowych i to, że zabiera czytelnika w urokliwe miejsca.
Nauka z tej książki: nie bój się marzeń i realizuj je, walcz o siebie.
Córka z Grecji przeczytana podczas wakacji w Grecji :)
Histore Soray'i mają w sobie to coś... są poniekąd podobne do tych z serii Siedem Sióstr autorstwa Lucindy Riley, także fanom tamtej serii mogę polecić również tę Soray'i.
Bardzo podoba mi się to że książka opowiada historię na dwóch płaszczyznach czasowych i to, że zabiera czytelnika w urokliwe miejsca.
Nauka z tej książki: nie bój się marzeń i realizuj je, walcz o siebie.
April 12, 2024
Alweer.een heerlijk verhaal. Zo fijn om na de zeven zussen in deze dochter serie verder te gaan. Heerlijke schrijfstijl weer. Sympathieke personages en lekker romantisch! Wat wil je nog meer??? (Buiten wachten op de volgende dochter😊)
February 26, 2024
Weer een heerlijk verhaal om te lezen. Op naar deel 4 in juni❤️
September 18, 2023
What an emotional rollercoaster. So sad three times over, but joyous too, with a twist or two. The dual timeline has you paying attention to every detail of this unfolding drama. The creative characters dedication to their craft was inspiring, & those who recaptured their passion were fulfilled. There’s so many layers, even more depth & curves than the previous two books (which were great). The last few chapters were so good. Restoration for the years & the precious things that were stolen.
This series is thrilling. Looking forward to Mia’s story. Brilliant Soraya!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Bookouture. I am writing a voluntary honest review.
This series is thrilling. Looking forward to Mia’s story. Brilliant Soraya!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Bookouture. I am writing a voluntary honest review.
September 16, 2023
What an emotional rollercoaster. So sad three times over, but joyous too, with a twist or two. The dual timeline has you paying attention to every detail of this unfolding drama. The creative characters dedication to their craft was inspiring, & those who recaptured their passion were fulfilled. There’s so many layers, even more depth & curves than the previous two books (which were great). The last few chapters were so good. Restoration for the years & the precious things that were stolen.
This series is thrilling. Looking forward to Mia’s story. Brilliant Soraya!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Bookouture. I am writing a voluntary honest review.
This series is thrilling. Looking forward to Mia’s story. Brilliant Soraya!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Bookouture. I am writing a voluntary honest review.
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