The Villa in Italy

Be swept away by The Villa in Italy, the perfect escapist read

Four very different people are named in a will. All are summoned to the Villa Dante, home of the late Beatrice Malaspina. But who was she?

While they wait to find out, the villa begins to work its seductive magic. With its faded frescoes and magnificent mediaeval tower, it’s unlike anywhere they have been before. Slowly, four characters who have gone to great lengths to hide their troubles find that change – and even hope – is possible after all. But the mysterious Beatrice has a devastating secret to reveal that will change everything . . .

The perfect holiday read for fans of Rosanna Ley and Santa Montefiore, The Villa in Italy is a beautiful evocation of Italy in the aftermath of World War Two.

Reviews

‘This book’s great for escaping the cold UK winter’ Closer

‘Enthralling…this is an enchanting read from start to finish.’ Woman

‘Deeply satisfying…rich and compelling. The perfect read’ Oxford Times

Praise for Voyage of Innocence:
‘I loved it.’ Woman

‘A very interesting book, not only because it gives a flavour of life in the thirties…it’s a way of imbibing history.’ Oxford Times

‘Well written and superbly researched…a thoroughly enjoyable read. A must.’ Yours

Praise for The Frozen Lake:
‘Charming.’ The Bookseller

‘Dark family secrets, long buried,if not forgotten, bubble to the surface. A novel that is vivid and engrossing.’ Choice

‘An intriguing read.’ Woman

About the author

Elizabeth Edmondson was born in Chile and educated in Calcutta and London before going to Oxford University. Her novels include The Villa in Italy, The Villa on the Riviera, Voyage of Innocence and The Frozen Lake, which have been translated into several languages.