Daughters of Tuscany

A heartbreaking tale of love and courage in wartime Italy

Two women, one village, and a war that changes everything…

In wartime Italy, Rosa’s whole world is turned upside down when British POWs are sent to her father’s tenant farm on landowner Ginori’s Tuscan estate. Grieving her husband killed by the Allies, she is wary of the British soldiers.

Meanwhile Emma, the landowner's daughter, sees an opportunity to help her childhood friend Marco, an Italian soldier hiding from the Nazis.

As danger closes in, unlikely alliances form. Rosa’s distrust melts as she bonds with Tom, a charismatic Scotsman among the POWs. Together, they navigate the perils of war to rescue their community.

With enemy forces tightening their grip, both women face immense risks. Their mission to save their loved ones turns into a daring plan to liberate their village. In a world where hope is scarce, can Rosa and Emma turn the tide of war in their favour?

A sweeping tale of love, loss and hope in times of strife, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah

'Reading Siobhan's Daughters of Tuscany was 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 that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva

Readers love Siobhan Daiko's wartime Italy novels:

'an exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' Reader review

'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

'A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' Reader review

'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' Reader review

'a powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' Reader review