Under a Sardinian Sky
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- 9,49 €
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- 9,49 €
Publisher Description
Sometimes a family’s deepest silences hide the most important secrets.
Carmela disappeared from her Italian hometown long ago and is mentioned only in fragments and whispers. Mina has resisted prying, respectful of her family’s Sardinian reserve. But now, with her mother battling cancer, it’s time to learn the truth.
In 1952, Simius is a busy Sardinian town surrounded by fertile farms and orchards. Carmela Chirigoni, a farmer’s daughter and talented seamstress, is engaged to Franco, son of the area’s wealthiest family. Everyone agrees it’s a good match. But Carmela’s growing doubts about Franco’s possessiveness are magnified when she meets Captain Joe Kavanagh.
Joe, an American officer stationed at a local army base, is charismatic, intelligent, and married. Hired as his interpreter, Carmela resolves to ignore her feelings, knowing that any future together must bring upheaval and heartache to both families.
As Mina follows the threads of Carmela’s life to uncover her fate, she will discover a past still deeply alive in the present, revealing a story of hope, sacrifice, and extraordinary love.
Reviews
‘Readers will become immersed in Mina’s journey into the past as she explores the nature and prejudices of her aunt’s time, the complexities of familiar relationships, and the allure of love. Alexander’s novel will leave readers riveted until the explosive conclusion.’ – Publishers Weekly
‘This enchanting novel is a delightful read, perfectly suited for a warm beach with a cold beverage. Readers who enjoy Adriana Trigiani’s historical Italian family sagas will adore Alexander’s debut.’– Booklist
About the author
Sara Alexander attended Hampstead School, London, and went on to graduate from the University of Bristol, with a BA hons in Theatre, Film & TV. She followed on to complete her postgraduate diploma in acting from Drama Studio London. She has worked extensively in the theatre, film and television industries, including roles in much loved productions such as Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Doctor Who, and Franco Zeffirelli’s Sparrow. She is based in the London.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Alexander tells the story of a young writer who seeks to uncover the secrets behind her aunt's disappearance years before. After the death of her Zia Piera in 2007, London-based writer Mina comes to terms with the mortality of her relatives: her aunt died from pancreatic cancer, and her mother has battled breast cancer. Mina searches to find out what happened to her other aunt, Carmela, a woman only whispered about by her relatives. In the early 1950s, Carmela lived on a farm near Simius, Italy, and worked at a nearby dress shop. Though she was engaged to Franco, a young man from a wealthy family, Carmela felt something missing in her life. When she meets American lieutenant Joe Kavanagh, who asks her to be a translator for him, she falls in love despite the fact that Joe is married and that's only one obstacle to their romance. Readers will become immersed in Mina's journey into the past as she explores the nature and prejudices of her aunt's time, the complexities of familial relationships, and the allure of love. Alexander's novel will leave readers riveted until the explosive conclusion.
