**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? **’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** ** ‘It’s so rich & the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie’ Eve Chase**