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The Girl from Bologna
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781805497424
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Aug 3 2023
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.68 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
1944
Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers. Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a concentration camp.
1981
Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila's nephew seems to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious leader connected to Leila?
As dark secrets emerge from the past, Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage into both hands and risk everything?
Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop
Praise for Siobhan Daiko:
A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won't want to put down' Ann Bennett
I was completely absorbed by ' all the characters and intrigue' Angela Petch
...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story thatcompletely transportedme.Renita D'Silva
An exciting, impeccably-researchedwartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' Reader review
Apoignant and emotionally chargednovel that explores thehuman spirit's resiliencein the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' Reader review
So much heartachebut alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' Reader review
Apowerfulhistorical novel that I just could not put down' Reader review
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