The Tuscan Daughter
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The Tuscan Daughter
‘If you're a fan of WWII historical fiction [and] a courageous woman not willing to settle … I would highly recommend The Tuscan Daughter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A country at war. An impossible choice. A woman who will risk everything to be free.
An utterly sweeping and emotional WW2 historical fiction novel for 2024
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe Tuscan Daughter is described as a must-read for fans of WWII historical fiction and courageous women not willing to settle for anything less than freedom.
A country at war. An impossible choice. A woman who will risk everything to be free.
Tuscany, 1942: Having moved from England to the beautiful city of Lucca before the outbreak of war, Lizzie Thornton adores her job as a tutor to eight-year-old Cristo, despite the fact that his father, Count Antonio de Falco, is a notable fascist and supporter of Mussolini.
Then war is declared, and Lizzie is suddenly regarded as an enemy in a country she loves so much. When a new tutor, Vincenzo Baldini, arrives, Lizzie is exposed to a clandestine world; Vincenzo is actually a member of the Italian resistance, running an anti-fascist propaganda magazine. Desperate to be part of the fight, Lizzie joins Vincenzo’s unit, and soon, she finds herself head over heels in love.
But when someone from her past reappears and threatens to overturn her new life, Lizzie must decide if she has the strength to fight for what, and whom, she truly wants.
Based on true events, The Tuscan Daughter is a heartbreaking story of one woman’s resilience in the face of fascism, perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn.
Readers have been swept away by The Tuscan Daughter:
Richly told … a must for all fans of WW2 fiction – Mandy Robotham
A really well-researched novel with a dramatic ending
An absolute masterpiece
A thrilling, chilling close-up of the battle to save Italy from within – Sarah Steele
I loved this story, it is one of the few that I have read focusing on Italy … fascinating
An amazing and sentimental look at one Englishwoman's war in Italy
This novel has it all … romance, history, mystery, edge-of-your-seat action
I know you'll get drawn into this book like I did!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008671525
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ Digital
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
About the Author
TESSA HARRIS read History at Oxford University and has been a journalist, writing for several national newspapers and magazines for more than thirty years. She is the author of nine published historical novels. Her debut, The Anatomist's Apprentice, won the Romantic Times First Best Mystery Award 2012 in the US. She lectures in creative writing at Hawkwood College, Stroud and is married with two children. She lives in the Cotswolds. Facebook: Tessa Harris Author Twitter:@harris_tessa www.tessaharrisauthor.com
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