The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna - Erin Palmisano

 The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna - Erin Palmisano

Pub. Date:  May 7, 2024

There is something very special about the women of Naxos, a small village in the Greek Isles; they all have very unique gifts. 

Jory, raised by her mother and eschewing her father’s wealth, loves to travel and has always found home wherever she goes.  Cressida’s plans to open a guest house and taverna on Naxos with her beloved husband are crushed when he dies unexpectedly.  She has done nothing to make the dream go forward and now faces financial ruin.  When Jory travels to Naxos, her developing friendship with Cress and the other villagers is the catalyst to revive that dream.

What a pleasant surprise reading this book. I chose it solely on the basis of its title; I loved all the alluring little Greek tavernas we ate at when we visited there for a month.  Part travelogue, food journey, magic, female bonding, and romance, this story totally charmed me.  I am not typically a fan of magical realism, but this tale won me over.  All the pleasures of a visit to a Greek Isle are here….the landscape, the history, the wine, the culinary delights, the climate, the beaches. I was enchanted with this very fast read.  Foodies and romantics will love it.  It is a perfect vacation escape read.  

Thanks to @NetGalley and @GrandCentralPub for the DRC.