Chasing the Italian Dream

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From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.

A summer escape she'll never forget . . .

Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home.

But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over!

Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?

Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

Praise for Jo Thomas:
'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson
'The characters went straight to my heart' Katie Fforde
'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond
'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson

© Jo Thomas 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Critics Review

A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance. A winning recipe!
Katie Fforde
A delicious escape
AJ Pearce
Full of sunshine, food and romance...the perfect summer holiday companion
The Sunday Post
A mouth-wateringly delicious book
My Weekly
If you've ever dreamt of moving to a quaint Italian village, this book is for you
That's Life
An inspiring story of a woman following her dreams
Woman's Weekly
A delicious romance
Best
Praise for Escape for the French Farmhouse
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Hopeful and lovely, sunny and smashing - I loved this gorgeous book.
Milly Johnson
A delicious summer read.
Heidi Swain

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