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I’m not usually a person that dives into a lot of women’s fiction stories. But every so often I see something that just calls my name.
With this new release, I am so thrilled that I was able to read it and review it for you today. It’s definitely a story that will touch your heart. Read on for my full review.
The Italian Daughter by Soraya Lane
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (December 5, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-1538756959
OVERVIEW:
Italy, 1946. “Estee, I bought this ring years ago and have kept it safe ever since. You’re the only woman I’ve ever loved.” She reached for Felix’s hand and gently closed it over the box. “No,” she whispered. “I want you to propose only when you’re truly free.”
London, present day: Lily clutches a faded piece of paper in her hands, knowing that her life will never be the same again. Whilst grieving for her late father, she is told that her grandmother was born at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers, the only clues to her past contained on a handwritten Italian recipe and an old theatre program.
Desperate for answers, Lily accepts a job on an Italian vineyard in the heart of picturesque Como – a dream her father once shared. Arriving at the palatial home of the Martinelli family, Lily is captivated by the acres of vines that surround her and instantly feels at home. She is also struck by their charming son Antonio and as they chat long into the night over a candlelit dinner, he offers to help Lily discover her family’s heritage.
As Lily unravels the truth of her own legacy, she begins to fall more in love with Italy and with Antonio. And tracing the recipe back to a bakery in a hilltop village, she soon unearths a tragic love story that changes everything…
But when Lily discovers who her grandmother really was, can she too have the courage to follow her heart and leave her old life behind? Or will her family’s heart-wrenching story force her home?
The Italian Daughter by Soraya Lane Review
I’ve read several stories to do with family history and finding missing connections lately. When we’re able to gather snippets of clues to find a missing relative it completes not only the family tree but also something within yourself.
This author has crafted a story that touches your emotions on two different levels. Written with a dual point of view, we get a great-grandmother’s story from the past and her great-granddaughter’s story from today.
It’s a romantic and heartwarming tale of lost love and second chances. It’s also a story of letting yourself be open to finding your own path and finding somewhere to call home. It is a story of strength and perseverance, love and light.
The Italian Daughter is a captivating and scenic tour of Italy, tickling your travel fantasy and delighting you with romance across the ages. This one is a wonderful story that is both heartbreaking and emotional, but healing and touching too. Lane pours out her heart with this beautiful story! Not to be missed!
4 STARS!!
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Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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