In 1943, Contessa Sofia de Corsis peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk.
When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofias doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes its a promise she cant keep...
Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love?
Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity Kate Furnivall
A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime Rachel Hore
Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect, immersive summer read! Jenny Ashcroft
A lush, fast-moving, gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read Gill Paul
Its so rich & the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie Eve Chase