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Once Upon a Time in Venice
- Author
- Carol Kirkwood
- Narrator
- Chloe Zeitounian
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 July 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘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
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'Glamour, drama, tragedy and love … a wonderfully satisfying and compelling read' Santa Montefiore
Praise for Carol Kirkwood:
‘Soak up the glamour … A great summer read’ Prima
‘Expect plenty of glamour and dramas in this sunshine read’ Choice
‘Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's’ Cathy Kelly, bestselling author of The Family Gift
‘A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama – marvellous!’ Anton du Beke
‘An exquisite tale of love lost and found that’s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A perfect summer read’ Judy Murray
‘An absolute cracking read – it’s brilliant!’ Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch
‘Sun-soaked, glamorous escapism’ Cressida McLaughlin
‘A sizzling summer read. I couldn’t put it down.’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage
'Sizzles with secrets' Jo Thomas
'Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's' Cathy Kelly
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Details
- Author
- Carol Kirkwood
- Narrator
- Chloe Zeitounian
- Duration
- 9 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 July 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008551001
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Romance, Romantic suspense, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Saga fiction (family / generational sagas), Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
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
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