Secrets of the Italian Island

**Italy, 1943. 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…** **New York, present day.** **Mia** is heartbroken by the loss of her beloved grandmother **Annalisa** , the only family she had left in the world. But she is shocked when she finds a fraying letter sent from Italy in her grandmother’s belongings. She had no idea Annalisa once lived in a magnificent, vine-covered castle on an isolated Italian island. What secrets was she hiding there? **Could retracing her steps finally help Mia heal from her grief?** Arriving on the stunning Italian coast just a boat ride away from Isola di Parissi, Mia instantly falls in love with the crumbling castle surrounded by lush olive groves. And when she meets **handsome local guide** **Leo** , she’s charmed by the sparkle in his eyes and his passion for the beautiful country he calls home. With his help, they sneak into the closed-off areas of the isolated island in search of clues… **Soon they find handwritten notes hidden** in the walls of the castle. But Mia is left reeling when she discovers that her grandmother had sisters… and rather than the happily-ever-after Mia thought she’d find, she uncovers a terrible secret that causes her to question everything she ever thought she knew. **What happened to them all those years ago when the Nazis stormed onto the once peaceful island? And 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. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be utterly gripped.** **What readers are saying about** Secrets of the Italian Island **:** “ **This book will captivate you.** ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ **Totally enchanting**. I was **immediately under the spell** of the characters, it’s **gorgeous** setting and the fast-paced plot… **will capture your heart**.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The epitome of **enchanting… phenomenal… magic** … **I cannot recommend it enough**. I even stopped reading halfway through to check to see if there would be more in the series.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ **Phenomenal…** will rank in my top 2023 historical fiction reads!… It **grabbed my attention immediately** and had me **eagerly flipping pages** by the end of the first chapter!… **There’s so much to love about this story!** … I know I’ve found an auto-read author. I can’t wait for the second instalment.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ **Stunning** Italian coast, a castle in the hills, and a cast of **amazing** (and many historic) characters **! I saw each enticing scene like I was watching a movie and I couldn’t stop.”** Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ **Heart-wrenching** and mysterious… **my attention was fully grabbed.** I became instantly immersed in the story… beautiful… **I definitely did fall in love** with this little island.” *Tessa Talks Books,* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I could not put this one down… will transport you to Italy!… filled with secrets and mystery. A heartbreaking story… You will be on an emotional rollercoaster ride that will leave you wanting the next book in the series. If you love historical fiction I highly recommend you read this one… you will not be disappointed.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐