The Villa
Published on 31. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-1-78087-504-0 (ISBN)
Description
THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER. An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Veronica Henry and Santa Montefiore.
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. Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, 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.
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. Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, 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.
Reviews / Votes
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 will stay with you long after you've devoured this tale of family feuds, secrets and passion, Sicilian-style... Romantic, escapist and mouthwatering, it has everything you could wish for in a summer read. Delicious * Veronica Henry, author of High Tide * Vividly written with a compelling storyline, this is top escapism * Closer * Beautifully written, warm and romantic...The perfect holiday read * Rachel Hore * A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read * Red magazine * This summer read will keep you enthralled * Bella * A warm and passionate story that is as beguiling as the aromatic tastes and scents of Sicily itself...Richly written, always engrossing. The perfect summer read * Kate Furnivall * This story about three women of different ages makes a great summer holiday read! * Star magazine * Rosanna Ley is a wonderfully talented writer who will appeal to fans of Cathy Kelly, Rachel Hore and Rosamunde Pilcher. I can't wait to read more from this author * Lisa Books * It is rare to find a book that offers mystery, adventure, romance and self-help, but somehow Ley has managed it perfectly * Chick Lit Club *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78087-504-0 (9781780875040)
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E-Book
05/2012
Quercus Publishing
€4.49
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Person
Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.