A Postcard from Italy
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4.3 • 47 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
‘Be whisked away in this sunny, heartwarming read’ Woman’s Own
‘I adored it’ Milly Johnson
‘Enchanting and wonderfully romantic’ Cathy Bramley
‘I adored it. The perfect summer read!’ Lesley Pearse
Grace Quinn loves her job at Cohen’s Convenient Storage Company, finding occasional treasure in the forgotten units that customers have abandoned. Her inquisitive nature is piqued when a valuable art collection and a bundle of letters and diaries are found that date back to the 1930s.
Delving deeper, Grace uncovers the story of a young English woman, Connie Levine, who follows her heart to Italy at the end of the Second World war. The contents also offer up the hope of a new beginning for Grace, battling a broken heart and caring for her controlling mother.
Embarking on her own voyage of discovery, Grace’s search takes her to a powder pink villa on the cliff tops overlooking the Italian Riviera, but will she unravel the family secrets and betrayals that Connie tried so hard to overcome, and find love for herself?
Reviews
Praise for Alex Brown:
‘A really lovely read' Sarah Morgan
‘Very lovely’ Jill Mansell.
‘Lose yourself in this gorgeous, captivating romance’ Carmel Harrington
‘An intriguing and heart-warming story you will love’ Katie Fforde
‘Warm and cosy’ Lucy Diamond
'Poignant and moving, the cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages.’ Trisha Ashley
‘Alex Brown at her very best – charming, witty, heartwarming and full of absorbing characters' Carmel Harrington
'A lovely, warm-hearted and compassionate tale’ LoveReading
‘This was genuinely one of the most special books I've read this year.’ Bookish Escapes
A lovely book to curl up and unwind with, as sweet and charming as home made apple pie’ Milly Johnson
'Warm, wonderful characters – a really lovely read.' Sarah Morgan, author of Sleigh Bells in the Snow
About the author
Alex Brown is the No.1 bestselling author of eleven books including the hugely popular Carrington’s series, The Great Christmas Knit Off, The Great Village Show, The Secret of Orchard Cottage and A Postcard from Italy. Her uplifting books are published worldwide and have been translated into seven languages. She lives by the sea in South East England with her husband, daughter and two very glossy black Labradors. Alex loves hearing from her readers and can be contacted via her website – www.alexbrownauthor.com or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Grace Quinn’s life seems over before she’s started when she moves back home to care for her elderly mother. Shy and under-confident, she moves between her work at a storage company and her mother’s ever-increasing demands at home. But all that changes when she is tasked to clean out an unclaimed unit at work, only to find it filled with beautiful clothing, stunning paintings, valuable jewellery and a diary. Soon, Grace becomes immersed in finding out what happened to the owner, Constance di Donato. And as she follows the trail out of south London to Italy, Grace also begins to regain her confidence and joy, and even the spark of romance. Written with warmth and humour and filled with unforgettable characters, A Postcard from Italy is a life-enhancing read, written with a warmth that will linger long after you’ve turned the last page.
Customer Reviews
A Postcard From Italy
First time reading this author and so glad I did. Held my interest all the way through. A mostly sad story with a very happy ending. I would read this author again.
Excellent Story of Family, Turmoil, Love and Forgiveness
What a wonderful novel. I read it in two days. It definitely evoked laughter and tears as I turned each page. The mixture of how the story compares the 1940’s- 1950’s and the 21st century lives.
I am so happy to find this author and look forward to reading her other novels.