Italy, 1943.
Or that she was.
Annalisa never told Mia about the magnificent, vine-covered castle on Isola di Parissi where she spent one long summer under the Italian stars.
Broken by the loss of her beloved grandmother Annalisa, who raised her all alone, Mia is shocked when she finds an old letter sent from Italy in her belongings.
New York, present day.
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...
I cannot recommend it enough Italy, 1943. magic... phenomenal... will capture your heart.\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'The epitome of enchanting...
I was immediately under the spell of the characters, it\'s gorgeous setting and the fast-paced plot...
What readers are saying about Secrets of the Italian Island: \'This book will captivate you.\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Totally enchanting.
Fans of Lucinda Riley, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be utterly gripped.
Will it force Mia to leave Leo, and Italy, forever? An epic, heart-wrenching tale based on the incredible true story of an island at war.
The terrible mistake Annalisa made tore apart the island community.
Mia 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.
Annalisa arrived on the island with her two sisters but was forced to abandon them when the Nazis invaded.
And soon they find handwritten notes hidden in the walls, which confirm her grandmother\'s heartbreaking story.
As 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.
Desperate to find out what her grandmother was hiding, she finds dark and brooding local guide Leo, who promises to help her sneak in.
Arriving on the stunning Italian coast just a boat ride away from Parissi, Mia is devastated to find the island closed to visitors.
Or that she was accused of something terrible in the darkest days of World War Two...
Annalisa never told Mia about the magnificent, vine-covered castle on Isola di Parissi where she spent one long summer under the Italian stars.
Broken by the loss of her beloved grandmother Annalisa, who raised her all alone, Mia is shocked when she finds an old letter sent from Italy in her belongings.
New York, present day.
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...
Italy, 1943
