Book description
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. 'Beautifully
written, warm and romantic ... The perfect holiday read' Rachel Hore,
author of A Gathering Storm. '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 The Beach Hut. '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. 'This story about three women of different
ages makes a great summer holiday read!' Star magazine. 'Vividly
written with a compelling storyline, this is top escapism' Closer.
'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. 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.
