The Runaway
A gripping historical novel from Catherine Law
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4.1 • 10 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
A gripping historical novel from Catherine Law, set against the beautiful backdrop of Venice
To find what she has lost, she must go back to the beginning…
1924
The First World War is over and eleven-year-old Alexa is growing up on the idyllic Cornish coast with her best friend Harvey. But she soon discovers there are secrets at the heart of her family that have been hidden for years.
And when her mother dies suddenly, she finds her whole life thrown into turmoil.
1931
Still reeling from the secrets she uncovered, Alexa flees to the intoxicating city of Venice. But her new glamorous life is not what she hoped for and, with dark shadows closing in, she will question everything she thought she wanted…
Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.
Praise for Catherine Law:
'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko
'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel
'A haunting story of love and war' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'You must read this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I loved everything about this beautiful book. Simply wonderful' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Previously published as The First Dance
Customer Reviews
The runaway
Catherine law tells a tale with a focus on setting that changes between England and Italy. She focusses on three generations of women who give the reader a perspective of their daily life, struggles, and progress through the generations. Law suggests that it’s wise to take accept a good opportunity or fate than to reject it. To assume something better is down the road, is to reject one’s fate