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Meet Me in Venice
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The new romantic drama by multi-award-winning author Barbara Hannay.
A year after her husband Leo's death, widow Daisy invites her three adult children to join her for a holiday in beautiful Venice. It will be wonderful, her chicks under one roof again in their father's birthplace. But is it possible to recapture the past?
Marc's marriage is in jeopardy, but for his mother's sake, he convinces his wife to keep up appearances. Anna's trying to hide the truth about the dismal state of her London acting career; and Ellie, enjoying a gap year and uncertain about her future choices, wants to avoid family pressure to conform.
Despite the magic of Venice, family ties are tested to the limit, especially when a shocking secret from Leo's past is revealed. Now everything they value about love, family, commitment, and trust must be re-examined.
How can one family holiday require so much courage? Will Daisy's sentimental journey make or break them?
From multi-award-winning author Barbara Hannay comes a moving and heartfelt family drama about difficult choices and finding happiness in the most unexpected places.
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Meet Me in Venice by Barbara Hannay is a heartwarming tale that captivates readers with its exploration of love, family, and second chances. Set against the backdrop of the enchanting city of Venice, the story earns praise for its vivid and atmospheric descriptions. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the emotional depth of the narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of general fiction.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143794233
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Michael Joseph
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 484g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Barbara Hannay writes women's fiction, with over twelve million books sold worldwide. Her novels set in Australia have been translated into twenty-six languages, and she has won the Romance Writers of America's RITA award and been shortlisted five times. Two of Barbara's novels have also won the Romance Writers of Australia's Romantic Book of the Year award. Barbara lives in Townsville with her writer husband and enjoys being close to the Coral Sea, the stunning tropical scenery and colourful characters, all of which find their way into her popular stories.
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