I really enjoyed this book, full of family love and heartbreak, surrounded by the beautiful Cyprus sun and landscape, set against a potential war with Greece and Italy.

Dinah Jeffries has a talent for making you feel as though you are in the story as you learn about the characters and what is going on in their lives..

We first meet the family, and specifically Dulcie and Thirza, in the midst of dramatic events when they lose their son (Dulcie) and brother (Thirska) . We don't know what's happened and it leaves a devastating effect on the family.

Jump forward a few years, to a broken family, and Thirza going back to clean up the familial home which belongs to her mother, Dulcie. No one will imagine the events that follow with love affairs and secrets uncovered! You always know that there will be a twist, but not the ones we find!

I would recommend this to anyone who wants a slightly uncomfortable at times with the issues it raises, summer read (or dreaming of holidays in the future).

Really enjoyed and would highly recommend reading. Having read a number of books by this author I was keen to read more and it did not disappoint t

I have read a few of this authors books and this was my favourite.I loved the storyline and the location.It was a perfect summer read.I hope she writes many more novels.

An English family living and working in Corfu are changed irreparably when Mussolini's troops invade and their young son/ brother vanishes without a trace. The loss of Billy creates a hole in the heart of the family. Years later, his sister Thirza returns to the island and old wounds open once again, but then she begins to piece together a new life for herself. Can she reconnect her family as they face the past? An absorbing historical read. #thegreekhouse #dinahjefferies #netgalley

This twisting novel follows the life of Thirza from the moment of Italian aggression in the 1920s during which her little brother Billy goes missing. Returning to the island in 1930, she doesn’t expect to fall in love with a new neighbour, but this seems to be exactly what she needs to get her mind off the tragic events of her childhood. However, she still wants – and needs – to know what happened to Billy.

This was a great historical novel, with some wonderful characters and an intriguing plot. I loved the descriptions of Corfu in the 1920s and 30s, and would happily read more by this author.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for the arc to review.

I like reading books that I learn from, here it was the history of Corfu and its tassels with Italy before WW2, which is the beginning of Thirzas family story, starting with the disappearance of her little brother Billy. Corfu is a delightful backdrop to this emotional, tangled story of love and relationships between generations of a family. These stories have you up and down and twisted with emotion, it was a wonderful book.

I always enjoy Dinah Jeffrey's books. This one is set in Corfu and is well worth reading. Thanks to Netgalley for an A.R.C.

Diana Jeffries’ books are always so evocative of the places they are set in and this one is no exception. It begins set in Corfu in the 1920s and there are wonderful descriptions of the island, food and the way of life. Even though I have visited Corfu several times I had no knowledge of the events that took place back in that era when the Italian army invaded the island. In the turmoil of the invasion Piers and Dulcie Carruthers’ son Billy disappears and the family falls apart. Dulcie returns to England with her daughter Thirza and Piers stays on in Corfu as he is in charge of police training.
Seven years later Thirza, Billy’s sister returns to Corfu and the story slowly begins to unravel. However this not a story about what really happened to Billy but more about family challenges and secrets.
I recommend it as a good holiday read, especially if you are travelling to Greece or Corfu.
My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free review copy.

This latest Dinah Jefferies book did not disappoint. I was transportorted to Corfu and was immediately invested in this family. Loved the story telling and the characters over the years. Can't wait for the next book.

I'm a massive fan of Dinah's and have loved all of her previous books. Hugely enjoyable reads, full of sweeping, emotional stories and engaging characters. I loved it!

I wouldn't normally read this kind of commercial historical fiction, but I got an email from NetGalley about it and I knew I had to read a book set in Corfu when I was on holiday there! The book itself was enjoyable – I found the ending silly and it's definitely not my favourite genre, but it was an interesting story and I rooted for the protagonist Thirza. But my favourite thing was definitely the Corfu setting – there was something so lovely reading about the island and the family's villa in the northeast and their time in Corfu Town, when I'd also walked along the Liston and could see the Albanian mountains from my reading spot. And I think Dinah Jeffries described the island very well, it made me want to go out and explore even more! 3.5 stars

I love historical fiction, so I was looking forward to reading this, especially as it is set in Greece!
This was a story depicting betrayal, loss, secrets and love and was written so well. I liked the change in timelines, as it showed how the story began and the progression and development of the characters. Thirza was such a strong leading character and I really liked how things ended for her, especially as she seemed to have a rocky journey.
The storyline of the book was good, as it instantly had my attention when Billy went missing. There were some definite twists as the story progressed and they all lead to an ending that was perfect for the story.
The setting within Corfu was just idyllic and I really liked the transformation of the guest house and its position on the coast.

Another fantastic book from Dinah Jefferies; I always find that they teach me about some part of European history that doesn’t get taught in schools but is incredibly fascinating, I loved the first section of the book more than the second but I enjoy3 the whole thing with plenty of shocks along the way. My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed.

The Greek House is a sweeping novel about love & loss by Dinah Jefferies.
In short, Thirza Caruthers returns to Corfu 7 years after her brother’s tragic disappearance on the island during the Italian invasion.
Whilst there her life explodes into an emotional journey as she discovers the buried secrets which will lead her to finding out the truth of her brother’s disappearance.
Dinah Jefferies always writes a good story, always fast paced page turners…The Greek House with its glorious sunny Greek backdrop was the perfect summer read for me. I was swept up in this intimate & captivating story of conflicting loyalties and emotions between a family destroyed by the loss of a loved one. Always looking for the next read by Dinah.
Big thanks the Dinah Jefferies, HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction & NetGalley for this eARC which I chose to read in return for my honest review.

I’m no stranger to a Jefferies title and, even if I have found some of her books falling a little flat with the ending, I do love the writing and think most are a masterclass in setting and atmosphere….just not sure this one quite made it!

The Greek House is a historical novel set during the Italian occupation of Corfu in the 1920s. In the midst of the chaos, a little English boy goes missing, leaving his family in pieces. Years later, his older sister returns to the island and uncovers some wild family secrets.

This story was definitely slow to start and it took me a long while to get into it, but once it finally picked up, it was a real page-turner. The crazy plot twist kept me going, but I’m not saying anymore!

Overall, an easy holiday read.

Many thanks to netgalley and harpercollinsuk for the read. .

I love Dinah Jefferies' books and this one was just as excellent as her previous ones. I loved the setting and all the characters; this is a sweeping story of a family in Corfu, beginning in 1923 with the mysterious disappearance of 11 year old Billy.
Gripping and enjoyable, this is a perfect holiday read.
Great to hear that there will be a sequel too!

Set against the backdrop of Corfu, the story spans ten years from 1923 and follows the family through ten years since the disappearance of nine year old Billy and the effect it has on each of them. A very good read.

A family drama set in Corfu between 1923 and 1930 when the disappearance of the young son rocks the lives of his loved ones. The author captures the setting beautifully and I loved the interweaving of the characters. I look forward to the next book.

Another great book from this author. It captured the essence of the island and how a family copes when tragedy strikes - it can fracture a family and some things can't be mended.
There were some twists along the way and you hoped everyone got a good ending but not always the case.

This is a great family saga set in Corfu, we cover (I think), just over 10 years from 1923 when nine year old Billy goes missing and his bloody clothes are found, up until a family gathering in 1933.

Billy’s disappearance has a ripple affect on the wider family, his mother goes back to London, his sister moves back to Corfu and his father remarries.

There are a few layers to this story, I really enjoyed it and looking forward to Dinah Jefferies next book which she hints at the end of this one, which will include some characters from The Greek House!