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From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko, comes a hauntingly epic
read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera.
A story of heart-wrenching loss, uplifting courage, and secrets
untold. When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort
of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by
vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance,
alongside her identical twin sister, Adele. In her childhood
bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As
Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled
to face the harsh realities of her own past. For readers of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. What real readers are
saying about The Girl from Portofino:”I was totally blown
away.” Netgalley reviewer ”If you are after quality historical
fiction, this author is someone whose books you should be
reading.” Goodreads reviewer ”The writing was really good with
well developed characters and a great storyline.” Netgalley
reviewer
A tale of courage, loss and heart-wrenching redemption.1944
Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers.
Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the
Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a
prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a
concentration camp. 1981 Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives
in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds
herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila’s nephew seems
to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious
leader connected to Leila? As dark secrets emerge from the past,
Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage
into both hands and risk everything? Perfect for fans of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. Praise for Siobhan
Daiko:’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and
intrigue.’ Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret.
‘This is a beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline
that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann Bennett, bestselling
author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko will tug at your
heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’ The Coffee Pot
Book Club. ‘This was one of those I never want it to end
books.’ Goodreads Reviewer
A tale of courage, loss and heart-wrenching redemption.1944
Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers.
Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the
Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a
prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a
concentration camp. 1981 Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives
in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds
herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila’s nephew seems
to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious
leader connected to Leila? As dark secrets emerge from the past,
Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage
into both hands and risk everything? Perfect for fans of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. Praise for Siobhan
Daiko:’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and
intrigue.’ Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret.
‘This is a beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline
that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann Bennett, bestselling
author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko will tug at your
heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’ The Coffee Pot
Book Club. ‘This was one of those I never want it to end
books.’ Goodreads Reviewer
From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko comes an epic novel of
love, betrayal, and finding where you truly belong. 1943 Lidia De
Angelis has kept a low profile since Mussolini’s laws wrenched
her from her childhood sweetheart. But when the Germans occupy
Venice, she must flee the city to save her life. Lidia joins the
partisans in the Venetian mountains, where she meets David, an
English soldier fighting for the same cause. As she grows closer to
him, harsh German reprisals and Lidia’s own ardent patriotic
activities threaten to tear them apart. Decades later While sorting
through her grandmother’s belongings after her death, Charlotte
discovers a Jewish prayer book, unopened letters written in
Italian, and a fading photograph of a group of young people in
front of the Doge’s Palace. Intrigued by her grandmother’s
refusal to talk about her life in Italy before and during the war,
Charlotte travels to Venice in search of her roots, There, she
learns not only the devastating truth about her grandmother’s
past, but also some surprising truths about herself. Perfect for
readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop. What real
readers are saying:‘…a beautiful story with a compelling
historical storyline that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann
Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko
will tug at your heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’
The Coffee Pot Book Club. ‘One of my absolute favourite books and
a must read for those who love a great escape into historical
fiction.’ Goodreads Reviewer.
From an award-winning author - an epic novel of love, betrayal, and
finding where you truly belong.1943 Lidia De Angelis has kept a low
profile since Mussolini’s laws wrenched her from her childhood
sweetheart. But when the Germans occupy Venice, she must flee the
city to save her life. Lidia joins the partisans in the Venetian
mountains, where she meets David, an English soldier fighting for
the same cause. As she grows closer to him, harsh German reprisals
and her own ardent patriotic activities threaten to tear them
apart. Years later While sorting through her grandmother’s
belongings after her death, Charlotte discovers a Jewish prayer
book, unopened letters written in Italian, and a fading photograph
of a group of young people in front of the Doge’s Palace.
Intrigued by her grandmother’s refusal to talk about her time in
Italy, Charlotte travels to Venice in search of her roots. There,
she learns not only the devastating truth about her grandmother’s
past, but also about her own... Perfect for readers of Rhys Bowen,
Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop. What real readers are
saying:‘…a beautiful story with a compelling historical
storyline that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann Bennett,
bestselling author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko will tug
at your heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’ The
Coffee Pot Book Club. ‘One of my absolute favourite books and a
must read for those who love a great escape into historical
fiction.’ Goodreads Reviewer.
From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko, comes a hauntingly epic
read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera.
A story of heart-wrenching loss, uplifting courage, and secrets
untold. When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort
of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by
vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance,
alongside her identical twin sister, Adele. In her childhood
bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As
Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled
to face the harsh realities of her own past. For readers of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. What real readers are
saying about The Girl from Portofino:”I was totally blown
away.” Netgalley reviewer ”If you are after quality historical
fiction, this author is someone whose books you should be
reading.” Goodreads reviewer ”The writing was really good with
well developed characters and a great storyline.” Netgalley
reviewer
A tale of courage, loss and heart-wrenching redemption.1944
Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers.
Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the
Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a
prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a
concentration camp. 1981 Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives
in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds
herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila’s nephew seems
to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious
leader connected to Leila? As dark secrets emerge from the past,
Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage
into both hands and risk everything? Perfect for fans of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. Praise for Siobhan
Daiko:’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and
intrigue.’ Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret.
‘This is a beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline
that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann Bennett, bestselling
author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko will tug at your
heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’ The Coffee Pot
Book Club. ‘This was one of those I never want it to end
books.’ Goodreads Reviewer
From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko, comes a hauntingly epic
read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera.
A story of heart-wrenching loss, uplifting courage, and secrets
untold. When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort
of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by
vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance,
alongside her identical twin sister, Adele. In her childhood
bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As
Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled
to face the harsh realities of her own past. For readers of Rhys
Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. What real readers are
saying about The Girl from Portofino:”I was totally blown
away.” Netgalley reviewer ”If you are after quality historical
fiction, this author is someone whose books you should be
reading.” Goodreads reviewer ”The writing was really good with
well developed characters and a great storyline.” Netgalley
reviewer
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The Girl from Venice
Siobhan Daiko
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R500
R447
Discovery Miles 4 470
Save R53 (11%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko comes an epic novel of
love, betrayal, and finding where you truly belong. 1943 Lidia De
Angelis has kept a low profile since Mussolini’s laws wrenched
her from her childhood sweetheart. But when the Germans occupy
Venice, she must flee the city to save her life. Lidia joins the
partisans in the Venetian mountains, where she meets David, an
English soldier fighting for the same cause. As she grows closer to
him, harsh German reprisals and Lidia’s own ardent patriotic
activities threaten to tear them apart. Decades later While sorting
through her grandmother’s belongings after her death, Charlotte
discovers a Jewish prayer book, unopened letters written in
Italian, and a fading photograph of a group of young people in
front of the Doge’s Palace. Intrigued by her grandmother’s
refusal to talk about her life in Italy before and during the war,
Charlotte travels to Venice in search of her roots, There, she
learns not only the devastating truth about her grandmother’s
past, but also some surprising truths about herself. Perfect for
readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop. What real
readers are saying:‘…a beautiful story with a compelling
historical storyline that you won’t want to put down.’ Ann
Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House. ‘Siobhan Daiko
will tug at your heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.’
The Coffee Pot Book Club. ‘One of my absolute favourite books and
a must read for those who love a great escape into historical
fiction.’ Goodreads Reviewer.
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