What is the author's style in Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy?

Because Nights of Rain and Stars takes place in Greece, the reader is treated to many Greek words and phrases. At times, the author directly translates the meaning; other times, she allows the context to give the words meaning. The four tourists learn some Greek during their time on the island. In addition, due to the various ethnicities of the tourists, Ms. Binchy throws in a few phrases of German, Irish and Jewish. All characters are open and eager to learn each other's languages.