“Travel far, pay no fare…a book can take you anywhere.”
— Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Travel Fiction Books
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Set in India a women escaping from an abusive marriage, Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist and confidante to the wealthy women. She is trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Nuri is beekeeper and his wife, Afra, an artist live a simple life in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo, until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world confronting pain and loss but must find each other again.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Reclusive Hollywood movie icon from LA, Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. She works with reporter Monique Grant, who is going through her own personal heartbreak but uses the opportunity to jump start her career. Soon it becomes clear that Evelyn’s life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution.
The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies
A haunting and tender story about a young English woman who marries a charming tea plantation owner and widower, only to discover he's keeping terrible secrets about his past, including what happened to his first wife, that lead to devastating consequences.
When the Lion Feeds by Wilbur Smith
Set in the 1870s twin brothers Sean and Garrick Courtney are born into the wilds of Natal, South Africa. They could not be more different, so the fate, war and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. As history unfolds, a continent is awakening and on the horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love.
The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh
Lavender farmer Luc Bonet is raised by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps. When the Second World War breaks out he joins the French Resistance, leaving behind his family's fortune, their home overrun by soldiers, their lavender fields in disarray. He meets Lisette and does not expect to fall in love with her. From the fields of Provence to the streets of wartime Paris, The Lavender Keeper is an extraordinary moving story of action, adventure, heartbreak and treachery.
The Saffron Trail by Rosanna Ley
After the death of her mother, Nell travels from Cornwall to Marrakech. Her marriage may be on the rocks, but exploring the tasty delights of Moroccan cuisine could help her fulfil her dream of opening her own restaurant. There Nell meets Amy, a young photographer who is looking into her family's involvement in the Vietnam War. The adventure takes Nell and Amy on a journey to find their own 'saffron trail' from the medina and bazaars all the way back home to Cornwall.
Head Over Heel by Chris Harrison
When Chris went travelling he meets Daniela and it's amore at first sight. He follows her to her hometown of Andrano, tucked in the heel of southern Italy. Chris soon gets to grips with Italian life dealing with Daniela's mamma, who's determined to convert him to the Catholic faith and build an extension on her house where the couple might live la dolce vita.
From Scratch by Tembi Locke
A poignant and transporting cross cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace in her darkest hour.
The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi
This book is set in modern India during the height of the summer mango picking season. Priya Rao left India to study in the USA but seven years later, she’s out of excuses so has to return and tell her family she is engaged to Nick Collins, a kind, loving American man but a foreigner. Returning to India is an overwhelming experience for Priya. A secret is revealed that leaves her stunned. Heat, passion, and controversy explode as Priya is forced to decide between romance and tradition.
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
Two orphaned boys are on the run, hiding among the canals and misty alleyways of Venice. Befriended by a gang of street children and their mysterious leader, the Thief Lord, they shelter in an old, disused cinema. On their trail is a bungling detective but a greater threat to the boys' new found freedom is something from a forgotten past, a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself.