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The Girl from Portofino
Girls of the Italian Resistance (Book 2)
- Author
- Siobhan Daiko
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance, alongside her identical twin sister, Adele.
In her childhood bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled to face the harsh realities of her own past.
A hauntingly epic read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera. For readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.
Praise for Siobhan Daiko:
A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett
’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch
'...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva
‘An exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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Details
- Author
- Siobhan Daiko
- Narrator
- Patience Tomlinson, Lizzie Attlee
- Duration
- 9 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2023
- ISBN
- 9781837518975
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Historical romance, Generational sagas, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Politics, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A compelling, emotional wartime story, from bestseller Siobhan DaikoWhen Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance, alongside her identical twin sister, Adele.In her childhood bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled to face the harsh realities of her own past.A hauntingly epic read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera. For readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.Praise for Siobhan Daiko:A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch'...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva‘An exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewA poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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