# The Orange House by Isabelle Broom, paperback

Isabelle Broom: The Orange House is a relationship novel set on Mallorca, where Henry and Violet return to the house they restored together as their marriage approaches divorce. Its summer setting and family drama may appeal to holiday readers, though customer feedback says the story can also feel depressing.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 8.00 GBP
- Previous price: 10.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T05:53:55.236Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 858

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## At a glance

- A Mallorca-set story centred on Henry and Violet, who return to the house where their relationship began as they prepare to sell it.
- The listing describes a marriage under strain, family secrets and the possibility of either separation or a new beginning.
- Customer feedback calls it a good holiday read and praises the plot and descriptions of the locations, while also noting a sombre tone.

## Pros

- A clear summer-holiday setting in Mallorca, with the house and its location central to the couple’s story.
- The 384-page length offers a substantial novel for readers looking for a longer holiday read.

## Cons

- The relationship drama has a potentially sombre tone, which may not suit readers seeking consistently light escapism.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
- Publication date: 4 July 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 384 pages
- ISBN-10: 1399721127
- ISBN-13: 978-1399721127
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 260 g
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.4 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of relationship-centred fiction and family drama.
- Holiday readers drawn to a Mallorca setting and a story about a long marriage at a turning point.
- Readers comfortable with mixed reactions to the story’s mood and readability.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking only for light, cheerful holiday fiction.
- Readers who need consistently easy readability, as customer feedback is mixed on this point.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the book as a good holiday read, with a good plot and well-described locations. Reactions to the story are mixed, with some describing it as depressing and miserable, and readers disagree about readability. That makes its sunny Mallorca setting a draw for holiday reading, but buyers wanting an uncomplicated or consistently easy read may want to keep the reported tone in mind. The aggregate ratings lean positive overall, while a notable share are mid-range or lower.
- Positive themes: Customers describe it as a good holiday read and praise the plot.
- Positive themes: One review notes that the locations are well described.
- Negative themes: Some customers describe the story as depressing and miserable.
- Mixed feedback: Customers disagree about the book’s readability.
- Mixed feedback: Responses to the story’s mood are mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Orange House about?
Henry and Violet return to their Mallorca home to sell it as their marriage nears divorce. The story looks back at how the house shaped their relationship and asks whether their final summer together will end in separation or a new beginning.
### Is The Orange House a light holiday read?
Its Mallorca setting and holiday-read appeal may suit a summer break, but customer feedback also describes the story as depressing or miserable. It is relationship drama rather than guaranteed light escapism.
### What are the book’s listed format details?
The listing gives a length of 384 pages, an English-language edition from Hodder Paperbacks, and dimensions of 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.4 cm.

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