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See moreA wonderfully atmospheric, touching and sumptuous novel about a young widow's search for happiness in a small Italian village.
The exotic quality of Joanne Harris meets the warm, traditional storytelling of Maureen Lee. Nicky Pellegrino is the editor of a women's magazine in New Zealand Rights to her novels have so far sold to Germany, Holland, Portugal and Spain. Her novels have received excellent reviews: 'Set against a backdrop of love, life, friendship and food, Mediterranean beauty Raffaella attempts to rediscover her happiness after her one true love dies ... The descriptions of Italian food will make your mouth water.' Cosmopolitan. 'A touching story about one woman's search for love' Sunday Express. 'Full-bodied as a rich Italian red, it is a page-turner combining the missed chances of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN with the foodie pleasures of CHOCOLAT. A warming read for a winter's night' Eve. 'If you like your stories on the sensuous side, this debut novel is for you' Glamour.
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Love, life, friendship and Italian food...
Raffaella Moretti, by far the most beautiful girl in the southern Italian town of Triento, is about to marry the only boy she has ever loved. It seems that nothing but happiness lies in store for her. Yet, just one year later, she is a widow and has taken a job as housekeeper in the Villa Rosa, working for a young American.
As Raffaella struggles to recapture her lost happiness, she starts looking for ways to help those around her to do the same. There is Silvana, the baker's wife, her passion barely hidden; Carlotta, the gardener's daughter, with her mysterious grief; and the kind and gentle owner of the Gypsy Tearoom who offers Raffaella friendship. As the lives of these villagers interweave, Raffaella is pulled into a conflict that threatens to divide Triento and destroy all she holds dear.
Filled with love, delicious food, and wonderful characters, Summer at the Villa Rosa is like taking a seat in a sun-drenched piazza and absorbing yourself in the sights and sounds of Italian life.
Your favourite authors love Nicky Pellegrino...
'Heartrending and compelling' JOJO MOYES
'The ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY
'Deliciously romantic' ERICA JAMES
'Knowing, compassionate and moving' CATHERINE ROBERTSON
'Warm, engaging and truly delicious' ROSANNA LEY
'A delicious and sensual adventure' FIONA GIBSON
Readers can't get enough of Nicky Pellegrino:
'I could smell the fresh pasta, feel the sunshine, smell the sea breeze and feel my worries wash away.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Through Italy, through food, through heartbreak, through love, through family. Add in a pinch of karmic justice and you have the perfect read with a joyful ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Once again Nicky Pellegrino had me captivated with this amazing story. It made me laugh, made me cry. I read it in one afternoon' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Such a great escapism read, full of emotions and family drama with love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Summer at the Villa Rosa by Nicky Pellegrino is praised for its rich storytelling, likened to the sensorial experiences found in other beloved novels. It weaves themes of missed opportunities, love, and friendship against a lush Mediterranean setting, while its culinary details delight readers with vivid descriptions of Italian cuisine. This debut novel balances depth and warmth, as it explores a woman's journey to rediscover happiness following her true love's death.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780752893228
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 April 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
When Nicky Pellegrino's Italian father came to England he fell in love with and married a Liverpool girl. He brought to his new family his passion for food and every summer the family returned to Italy. When Nicky met and married a New Zealander she moved to Auckland where she works as a journalist and edits a woman's magazine. She hordes her annual leave so that she and her husband can return to Italy to meet up with her family, eat the best mozzarella and research her books.
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