Once Upon a Time in Venice
- Author Carol Kirkwood
- Narrator Chloe Zeitounian
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 18 July 2024
- Run Time 9 hours and 28 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Generational sagas, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Romantic suspense.
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What to expect
The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter
‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE
'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA
'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE
Can one magical city change their destiny?
Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks…
The masked stranger
When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.
The Hollywood legend
Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?
The ultimate diva
Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants?
As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?
Readers love Carol Kirkwood!
'This book was a joy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'Couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'It had me gripped from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'Another wonderful book … very refreshing and engaging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'Perfect holiday read – pure romantic escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'Loved this book … devoured it in a couple of days' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Critics Review
'Glamour, drama, tragedy and love u2026 a wonderfully satisfying and compelling read' Santa Montefiore
nPraise for Carol Kirkwood:
nn u2018Soak up the glamour u2026 A great summer readu2019 n Priman
nn u2018Expect plenty of glamour and dramas in this sunshine readu2019 n Choicen
nu2018Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author'su2019 Cathy Kelly, bestselling author of The Family Gift
nu2018A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama u2013 marvellous!u2019 Anton du Beke
nu2018An exquisite tale of love lost and found thatu2019s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A perfect summer readu2019 Judy Murray
nu2018An absolute cracking read u2013 itu2019s brilliant!u2019 Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch
nu2018Sun-soaked, glamorous escapismu2019 Cressida McLaughlin
nu2018A sizzling summer read. I couldnu2019t put it down.u2019 Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage
n'Sizzles with secrets' Jo Thomas
n'Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's' Cathy Kelly
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