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Book Synopsis

An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Faith Hogan and Santa Montefiore

'The perfect holiday companion' Heat

'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis

'Sun-soaked escapism' Best

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When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.

When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...

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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY


'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes

'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' *****

'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis

'On so many levels a fantastic read' *****

'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife

'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' *****



Trade Review

A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read

* Red *
Top escapism * Closer *

The Villa will stay with you long after you've devoured this tale of family feuds, secrets and passion, Sicilian-style . . . Romantic, escapist and mouth-watering, it has everything you could wish for in a summer read. Delicious

* Veronica Henry *
This summer read will keep you enthralled * Bella *
Beautifully written, warm and romantic . . . The perfect holiday read * Rachel Hore *

The Villa

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    A Paperback / softback by Rosanna Ley

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      Publisher: Quercus Publishing
      Publication Date: 02/03/2023
      ISBN13: 9781529417234, 978-1529417234
      ISBN10: 1529417236

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Faith Hogan and Santa Montefiore

      'The perfect holiday companion' Heat

      'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis

      'Sun-soaked escapism' Best

      **********

      When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.

      When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...

      ********

      SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY


      'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes

      'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' *****

      'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis

      'On so many levels a fantastic read' *****

      'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife

      'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' *****



      Trade Review

      A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read

      * Red *
      Top escapism * Closer *

      The Villa will stay with you long after you've devoured this tale of family feuds, secrets and passion, Sicilian-style . . . Romantic, escapist and mouth-watering, it has everything you could wish for in a summer read. Delicious

      * Veronica Henry *
      This summer read will keep you enthralled * Bella *
      Beautifully written, warm and romantic . . . The perfect holiday read * Rachel Hore *

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