{"title":"Charlotte Betts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlotte Betts\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive historical fiction that transports readers to richly detailed past worlds. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Daughter of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into complex characters whose lives intertwine with the grand tapestry of history, weaving personal stories against evocative historical backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect atmospheric narratives full of intrigue, emotion and finely drawn settings. Betts’s storytelling invites reflection on love, loss and resilience, bringing history to life with a sensitive and engaging touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lost-daughter-of-venice-by-charlotte-betts-9780349432717","title":"The Lost Daughter of Venice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCome to Venice. Please, Phoebe, do not fail me.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'Lingering in the heart long after the final page is turned... a must read for anyone who wants to be absorbed as well as utterly enchanted' Carol McGrath\n\n\u003cb\u003eVenice, 1919\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nSeventeen years ago, the grand Venetian Palazzo degli Angeli was Phoebe Wyndham's home; now, the neglected walls of the palazzo are just a haunting reminder of all she has lost.\n\nArriving back in Italy after a plea from her estranged relative, the Contessa di Sebastiano, the recently widowed Phoebe is shocked to discover her aunt is dead and the palazzo now belongs to her.\n\nAll she wants to do is sell the property and return home. However, when a dark family secret is exposed, the shocking deception rocks Phoebe to her very core, and she vows not to leave the City of Water without first unravelling the truth from the lies.\n\nAs Phoebe searches for answers, she finds herself growing closer to two very different men. But, when her camera catches something more sinister than the faded grandeur of Venice, Phoebe begins to question who she can really trust and whether her aunt's death was truly an accident after all...\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhy do readers love Charlotte Betts?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Lush, romantic and full of intrigue' Tracy Rees, Richard \u0026amp; Judy bestselling author\n\n'A deeply romantic novel whose vivid characters will linger in your mind' Margaret Kaine\n\n'Romantic, poignant and gripping... a fabulous holiday read' Deborah Swift\n\n'A stunning and captivating read... full of drama, love, loss and life' \u003ci\u003eBook Literati\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying' Katie Fford\n\n'A compelling story, beautifully written and brought alive with rich historical detail' Liz Harris\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464435319020,"sku":"9780349432717","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780349432717-the-lost-daughter-of-venice.jpg?v=1775048694"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charlotte-betts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}