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 fiancee, 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

The international bestselling author of THE LEGACY returns with a searing new novel of secrets and feuds, set in 1920s Italy.

About the Author
Katherine Webb was born in 1977 and grew up in rural Hampshire before reading History at Durham University. She has since spent time living in London and Venice, and now lives in Wiltshire. Having worked as a waitress, au pair, personal assistant, book binder, library assistant, seller of fairy costumes and housekeeper, she now writes full time. katherinewebbauthor.com @KWebbAuthor

Reviews
It's littered with conflicts - part love story, part social and political drama, but these factors make for an exciting and unpredictable read * ESSENTIALS *
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. * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
Haunting and atmospheric, the story and the characters stayed with me long after I'd read the final page -- Lucinda Riley
I highly recommend this book, it's one of the best stories I've ever read. * LIBRARIAN LAVENDER *
A captivating, satisfying, and haunting read. * BOOKAHOLIC CONFESSIONS *
Lyrical and evocative, this is a thought-provoking historical romance. * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *



Book Information
ISBN 9781409135913
Author Katherine Webb
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 203mm * 30mm