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The Tuscan House - Angela Petch - Bookouture Blog Tour

4/10/2021

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​Description:
Corbello, Italy, 1947. A woman and a little boy stagger into the ruins of an old house deep in the forest, wild roses overwhelming the crumbling terracotta walls. Since the war, nowhere has been safe. But they both freeze in shock when a voice calls out from the shadows…

For young mother Fosca Sentino, accepting refuge from reluctant British war hero Richard – in Tuscany to escape his tragic past – is the only way to keep her little family safe. She once risked everything to spy on Nazi commanders and pass secret information to the resistenza. But after a heartbreaking betrayal, Fosca’s best friend Simonetta disappeared without trace. The whole community was torn apart, and now Fosca and her son are outcasts.

Wary of this handsome stranger at first, Fosca slowly starts to feel safe as she watches him play with her son in the overgrown orchard. But her fragile peace is shattered the moment a silver brooch is found in the garden, and she recognises it as Simonetta’s…

Fosca has always suspected that another member of the resistenza betrayed her. With Richard by her side, she must find out if Simonetta is still alive, and clear her own name. But how did the brooch end up at the house? And with a traitor hiding in the village, willing to do anything to keep this secret buried, has Fosca put herself and her young son in terrible danger?

An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking page-turner that explores the incredible courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen, The Nightingale, and anyone longing to lose themselves in the mountain landscapes and olive groves of rural Tuscany.

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My thoughts
Wow!!!! There are many World War II novels on the market and each time I think there is no way anyone can come up with something unique that hasn't been used as a storyline before. This book proved me wrong! I would consider this book a cross genre novel: historical WWII fiction meets mystery/suspense. The characters are fantastic and THANK YOU, Angela Petch, that the book didn't have any "InstaLove" romance in it. That drives me crazy in a lot novels listed as romance and the reason I'm steering clear of romance as much as a vampire does with garlic or silver bullets. This book didn't only have slow burn romance, but also so many other different elements in it: you have the typical WWII resistance element, the romantic elements I just mentioned, a murder mystery, a single mom trying to find answers, a soldier who seems to keep running away from his past (the typical anti-hero), and also elements of a travel journal. Tuscany is the perfect setting for this novel and look at that cover!!!! I would have read this book simply because of the cover!!! From my own experience I can tell you that Tuscany is just as pretty as shown on this cover! The characters come to life in this novel and the plot is believable. I loved how I had to wait almost until the end of the book to find out what really happened to Simonetta. I loved slowing putting together the puzzle. This was my first novel by this author and it will definitely not be my last.
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About the author:
I’m an award winning writer of fiction – and the occasional poem.

Every summer I move to Tuscany for six months where my husband and I own a renovated watermill which we let out. When not exploring our unspoilt corner of the Apennines, I disappear to my writing desk at the top of our converted stable.
In my Italian handbag or hiking rucksack I always make sure to store notebook and pen to jot down ideas.
The winter months are spent in Sussex where most of our family live. When I’m not helping out with grandchildren, I catch up with writer friends.
​https://twitter.com/Angela_Petch
​Product details:
  • ​Pages (ebook): 400
  • Publisher: Bookouture (April 7, 2021)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN (ebook): B08XY49QXY
​Where to buy:
Amazon: https://bit.ly/31wEgSJ
Apple: https://apple.co/3uPJlCS
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3qi9V3Y
Google: https://bit.ly/2O6S574

My blog post is one of many as part of a blog tour. For more thoughts on this particular book, check out the other blog tour participants' blogs and show them some love!!
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1 Comment
Angela Jane Clare Petch link
4/12/2021 04:15:41 am

I think you know how made-up I am at this stunning review. Huge thanks. So wonderful to receive positive and enthusiastic feedback like this. I am blushing but flying too. Mille grazie! xx

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