A Scottish Teashop in Napoli

Escape with the most beautifully heartwarming story of starting over under the Italian sun

A tender and funny novel that combines the best of Scottish and Italian culture with the joys of female friendship and a cast of characters reminiscent of Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella.

Reader Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I could actually feel the charm of the tea shop, if it was a real place I would want to visit it'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once started, I could hardly put it down'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gorgeous and vivid setting, and a really special romance'

When Lucy’s childhood sweetheart leaves her at the altar, her world shatters. But instead of canceling her honeymoon, she boards the plane alone—bound for a sun-soaked island that will change everything.

In Naples, recently widowed Elena is fighting to keep her husband’s family mozzarella factory and language school afloat while raising her young son. Desperate to save both businesses, she posts a job advert—and fate delivers Lucy to her doorstep.

Together, these two women—each nursing heartbreak and loss—discover that friendship, food, and a dash of courage can heal even the deepest wounds.

Filled with pasta, laughter, and second chances, this is a story of resilience, renewal, and the unexpected magic of connection.

'Real heart, sunshine and a smattering of Italian, the story is a holiday in book form' People's Friend

'Totally hooked. Loving it. Pictorial, warm and evocative. Really entrancing and beautifully written'. Rula Lenska

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Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
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• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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