Foreign Fruit is a novel by Jojo Moyes that was also published under the title Windfallen.
The story explores the intertwined lives of two women from different generations, uncovering their dreams, secrets, and the impact of their choices on the picturesque seaside town they inhabit.
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Book Blurb
In the 1950s seaside town of Merham, everyone knows their place. Lottie Swift, an evacuee living with the respectable Holden family, loves it, while the Holdens’ daughter Celia opposes its constraints.
When a group of bohemians move into Arcadia, a grand Art Deco house on the seafront, Lottie and Celia are tempted into their alternative lifestyle. What ensues at the house has tragic and long-lasting consequences for all.
Now almost fifty years on, Arcadia and its past secrets return to life, prompting the question: can you ever leave your past behind?
About the Author
Jojo Moyes is a British author who has achieved international acclaim for her heartwarming and emotional novels. After a successful career in journalism, she turned to writing fiction in 2002.
Her work, known for its captivating romances, has garnered numerous awards, including multiple Romantic Novel of the Year awards. Her most famous novel, Me Before You, became a massive bestseller and was adapted into a popular film.
Jojo Moyes books have been translated into forty-six languages, have hit the number one spot in twelve countries and have sold over forty million copies worldwide.
What to read next
Jojo Moyes has written several other novels so I’d suggest reading those if you haven’t already. I would particularly recommend The Me Before You Trilogy and The One Plus One.
If you enjoy Jojo Moyes books, you may also enjoy books by Marian Keyes and Lucinda Riley.
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