{"title":"Annabelle Thorpe","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enchanting worlds crafted by \u003cem\u003eAnnabelle Thorpe\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable author known for her captivating historical fiction. Dive into her literary universe where each story is a journey through time, meticulously weaving the past with vividly imagined narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnabelle Thorpe's novels, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Moonlit Piazza\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Village Trattoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, transport readers to settings alive with history and emotion. Her keen eye for detail and an ability to conjure vibrant atmospheres make her books irresistible to fans of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background that lends authenticity to her storytelling, Annabelle creates characters and settings that resonate with readers, leaving a lasting impression. Her works are not just books; they are portals to different times and places that offer both educational insight and pure escapism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned reader of historical fiction or venturing into it for the first time, Annabelle Thorpe's collection is sure to captivate and delight, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-moonlit-piazza-by-annabelle-thorpe-9781803289236","title":"The Moonlit Piazza","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHidden loves and dangerous secrets may be uncovered as suspicion and lies swirl around trattoria Casa Maria and the Nazis tighten their grip on power in Italy in the powerful follow-up to Annabelle Thorpe's \u003ci\u003eThe Village Trattoria\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-run Casa Maria is the beating heart of beautiful Amatino in Umbria. But now it is under Nazi control, to the fury of matriarch Elena Capaldi. Forced to give board to a hated young German soldier, she reluctantly realises he shares her passion for cooking and can be a real help. But should an enemy soldier ever be trusted?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Rome, Elena’s charismatic grandson, Giorgio, is undercover at the other family trattoria, leaving his new wife, Sophia, to keep the secret of his whereabouts. Amatino is seething with conspiracies and some would happily bring down the Capaldis and all they stand for. 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But now war has come to Umbria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSophia di Luca cooks brilliantly and expects to take over the trattoria from Elena one day. But instead, it is the charismatic, unpredictable Giorgio Capaldi who has inherited it and now arrives from Rome to run it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Sophia and Giorgio clash, the town falls under Nazi occupation. And when no one knows who to trust, it is Casa Maria that becomes the centre for secrets, dangerous passions, and ultimately betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS \u003ci\u003eThe Enemy of Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead \u003ci\u003eThe Moonlit Piazza\u003c\/i\u003e, the next instalment in the Casa Maria series, now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Annabelle Thorpe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Unputdownable!' \u003cb\u003eClaire Dyer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A pacy, engaging tale of human weakness and of passion so overwhelming it can make fools of us all' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363200319724,"sku":"9781803289182","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/906123482830.jpg?v=1772918367"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/annabelle-thorpe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}