Tuscan Rose
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A big, luscious, can't-put-it-down saga from bestseller Belinda Alexandra, a story of tragedy, romance and mystery, set against the beauty of Florence in the terrifying years of Mussolini.
A tale of sacrifice and reward, of beauty and horror ... and of redemption.
A mysterious stranger known as 'the Wolf' leaves an infant with the sisters of Santo Spirito. A tiny silver key hidden in her wrappings is the one clue to the child's identity ...
When Rosa turns fifteen, she must leave the nuns who have raised her and become governess to the daughter of an aristocrat and his strange, frightening wife. their house is elegant but cursed, and Rosa - blessed with gifts beyond her considerable musical talents - is torn between her desire to know the truth and her fear of its repercussions. Meanwhile, the hand of Fascism curls around beautiful Italy, threatening her citizens.
In the face of unimaginable hardship, will Rosa's intelligence, intuition and her extraordinary capacity for love be enough to ensure her survival?
PRAISE FOR TUSCAN ROSE:
'A wonderful story that had me reading until the early hours of the morning' Good Reading
'Impeccable research into the terrible times of Mussolini's Italy makes this story of sacrifice and salvation unforgettable' Woman's Day
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Set against the vivid backdrop of Florence during Mussolini’s Fascist reign, Tuscan Rose celebrates strong, courageous female characters, and captivates with its realistic depiction of the brutality of war. The sprawling saga follows the plight of Rosa, an orphan raised by nuns, who later attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding her birth. From the thrill of love to the horrors of the battlefield, Belinda Alexandra’s powerful novel weaves together history, romance, sacrifice and redemption.
Customer Reviews
Factually interesting book.
Historically very moving and well written, just about 300 pages too long.
Tuscan Rose
Brilliant!!! Absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it. Oh! And have the tissue box handy. Read November 2020
Great read
Great fictional book entwined with glimpses of history. Worth the read.