The Italian Wife: a breath-taking and heartbreaking pre-WWII romance set in Italy

· Hachette UK
4.0
9 reviews
Ebook
384
Pages

About this ebook

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR

'Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric' KATE MOSSE

'Superb storytelling' DINAH JEFFERIES

Discover a brilliant story of intrigue, romance and betrayal in 1930s Italy, from the internationally bestselling author . . . .

Italy, 1932 - Mussolini's Italy is growing from strength to strength, but at what cost?

One bright autumn morning, architect Isabella Berotti sits at a café in the vibrant centre of Bellina, when a woman she's never met asks her to watch her ten-year-old daughter, just for a moment. Reluctantly, Isabella agrees - and then watches in horror as the woman climbs to the top of the town's clock tower and steps over the edge.

This tragic encounter draws vivid memories to the surface, forcing Isabella to probe deeper into the secrets of her own past as she tries to protect the young girl from the authorities. Together with charismatic photographer Roberto Falco, Isabella is about to discover that secrets run deeper, and are more dangerous, than either of them could have possibly imagined . . .

From the glittering marble piazzas to the picturesque hillside villages and winding streets of Rome, The Italian Wife will take you on an breath-taking journey. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Rosanna Ley.

PRAISE FOR KATE FURNIVALL:

'A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge' The Times

'A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!' Lesley Pearse

'Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader' The Sun

'Truly captivating' Elle

'Perfect escapist reading' Marie Claire

'An achingly beautiful epic' New Woman

'A rollicking good read' Daily Telegraph

Ratings and reviews

4.0
9 reviews
RD Bradley
December 13, 2016
To begin with, I liked the atmosphere. Kate Furnivall sets a vivid scene. The sights, the smells - very poignant. But the description seemed at odds with the action; it seemed to interfere in a way, intrude. But maybe I'm biased and I like things to happen (action) and the background to just be The Background and not seem to take precedence over the action.
Ru W
February 15, 2018
Almost as good as Russian concubine.. would be great if she wrote more in a series. Good characters and interesting history.
Denise Pucci
April 13, 2015
A good read, with an interesting historical background

About the author

Kate Furnivall didn't set out to be a writer. It sort of grabbed her by the throat when she discovered the story of her grandmother - a White Russian refugee who fled from the Bolsheviks down into China. That extraordinary tale inspired her first book, The Russian Concubine. From then on, she was hooked.

Kate is the author of eight novels, including The Russian Concubine, The White Pearl and The Italian Wife. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have been on the New York Times Bestseller list.

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