The international bestselling author of THE LEGACY and THE UNSEEN returns with a searing novel of secrets and feuds
Italy, 1921.
When Leandro Cardetta returns to Puglia from America a rich man, he is determined to make his mark. But how did he get so wealthy?
Boyd, a quiet English architect, is hired to build Leandro’s dreams. But why is he so afraid of Leandro, and what really happened between them years before?
When Boyd’s wife, Clare, is summoned to Puglia, she is instantly desperate to leave, but soon finds a compelling reason to stay.
And Ettore, starving, poor and grieving for his lost fiancée, is too proud to ask his Uncle Leandro for help. Until events conspire to force his hand.
Tensions are high as poverty leads veterans of the Great War to the brink of rebellion. And under the burning sky, a reckless love and a violent enmity will bring brutal truths to light . . .
Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb’s sweeping historical dramas:
‘An enormously talented writer’ Santa Montefiore
‘Webb have a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love’ Kate Williams
‘Katherine Webb’s writing is beautiful’ Elizabeth Fremantle
‘A truly gifted writer of historical fiction’ Lucinda Riley
‘Katherine’s writing is rich, vivid and evocative’ Iona Grey
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Reviews
It's littered with conflicts - part love story, part social and political drama, but these factors make for an exciting and unpredictable read
Lyrical and evocative, this is a thought-provoking historical romance.
Haunting and atmospheric, the story and the characters stayed with me long after I'd read the final page
I highly recommend this book, it's one of the best stories I've ever read.
A captivating, satisfying, and haunting read.
This unlikely romance is set in 1920s Italy ... tension mounts as Clare becomes embroiled with Cardetta's family ... The threat of violence is never far away but nothing prepares you for the final revelations.