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The Villa

By: Rosanna Ley
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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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.

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. Three women, all seeking answers. Will Villa Sirena bring them together - or drive them apart?

©2012 Rosanna Ley (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd 20th Century Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Italy

Critic reviews

"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, author of The White Pearl)
"Beautifully written, warm and romantic... The perfect holiday read" (Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm)
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very good nice story its a love story with hint of mystery

very good nice story for lazy atfternoons

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Great characters and storyline. Can't wait to listen again and catch bits I've missed whilst listening of an evening drifting off to sleep.

Loved it.

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Really enjoyed this story, it had captivated all the way through! lots of different stories within

great read

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it is an entertaining book when you are lying in the sun and want light reading ...
and it certainly is amusing in various parts ...

entertains Pool story ...

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I enjoyed the storyline but the narration kept fading in and out and it was a bit off putting.

Good, captivating storyline. Narration audio issues.

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