{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-italian-island-an-absolutely-gorgeous-and-page-turning-world-war-two-romance-paperback","title":"Secrets of the Italian Island: An absolutely gorgeous and page-turning World War Two romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Josselsohn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItaly, 1943. A castle once full of love and laughter is left in ruins by the Nazis, as three sisters are torn apart by one terrible mistake...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York, present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken by the loss of her beloved grandmother Annalisa, who raised her all alone, \u003cstrong\u003eMia\u003c\/strong\u003e is shocked when she finds an old letter sent from Italy in her belongings. Annalisa never told Mia about the magnificent, vine-covered castle on \u003cstrong\u003eIsola di Parissi\u003c\/strong\u003e where she spent one long summer under the Italian stars. Or that she was accused of something terrible in the darkest days of World War Two...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArriving on the stunning Italian coast just a boat ride away from Parissi, Mia is devastated to find the island closed to visitors. Desperate to find out what her grandmother was hiding, she finds dark and brooding local guide \u003cstrong\u003eLeo\u003c\/strong\u003e, who promises to help her sneak in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they explore the crumbling castle surrounded by lush olive groves, Mia begins to fall in love with passionate Leo and the beautiful country he calls home. And soon they find handwritten notes hidden in the walls, which confirm her grandmother's heartbreaking story. Annalisa arrived on the island with her two sisters but was forced to abandon them when the Nazis invaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMia soon realizes that the accusation against Annalisa might be true, and that Leo has his own reasons for wanting to dig up her family's past. \u003cstrong\u003eThe terrible mistake Annalisa made tore apart the island community. Will it force Mia to leave Leo, and Italy, forever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn epic, heart-wrenching tale based on the incredible true story of an island at war. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be utterly gripped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Italian Island\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eThis book will captivate you.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Totally \u003cstrong\u003eenchanting\u003c\/strong\u003e. I was \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately under the spell\u003c\/strong\u003e of the characters, it's \u003cstrong\u003egorgeous\u003c\/strong\u003e setting and the fast-paced plot... \u003cstrong\u003ewill capture your heart\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The epitome of \u003cstrong\u003eenchanting... phenomenal... magic\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI cannot recommend it enough\u003c\/strong\u003e. I even stopped reading halfway through to check to see if there would be more in the series.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774159388960,"sku":"9781803147819","price":15.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/00b1a994981d6cfb4b8f0efddf2be1d5.webp?v=1780442178","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/secrets-of-the-italian-island-an-absolutely-gorgeous-and-page-turning-world-war-two-romance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}