The Villa: Escape to Sicily with the Number One Bestseller
May 2012 · Hachette UK
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THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER. An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.
'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat
'The ultimate feel-good read' - Candis
'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best
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When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.
When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...
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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:
'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter
'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' - Amazon reviewer
'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis
'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer
'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife
'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer
'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat
'The ultimate feel-good read' - Candis
'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best
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When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.
When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...
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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:
'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter
'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' - Amazon reviewer
'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis
'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer
'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife
'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer
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About the author
Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.
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