One war. Two women. Will they be able to save the ones they love
A sweeping new novel from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife.
In 1943,Contessa Sofia de'Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back,she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home,keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk.
When Maxine,an Italian-American working for the resistance,arrives on Sofia's doorstep,the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty,independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco,she realizes it's a promise she can't keep...
Before long,the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered And will they both be able to save the ones they love
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241987315Number of pages: 368Weight: 255 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions,full of power and intensity'- Kate Furnivall
'A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime'- Rachel Hore
'Beautiful writing,wonderful characters,gripping story,and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect,immersive summer read!'- Jenny Ashcroft
'A lush,fast-moving,gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read'- Gill Paul
'My ideal read - I couldn't put it down'- Santa Montefiore on The Tea Planter's Wife
'A sweeping tale,beautifully written in a wonderful setting,heart rending yet ultimately up lifting. Gorgeous.'- Katie Fforde on The Sapphire Widow
'The sights,smells and atmosphere of Ceylon are beautifully depicted. This is Dinah Jefferies at her best.'- Lucinda Riley on The Sapphire Widow
Dinah Jefferies
AuthorDinah Jeffrieswas born in Malaysia but grew up in the UK. Her novels are drawn from her experiences of living and travelling abroad and on her website she writes that her books,'aim to infuse the love and loss with the extremely seductive beauty of the East.'Her bestselling novels include:The Separation,The Tea Planter's Wife,The Silk Merchant's DaughterandBefore the Rains.
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