A big, luscious, can't-put-it-down saga from bestseller Belinda Alexandra, a story of tragedy, romance and mystery, set against the beauty of Florence in the terrifying years of Mussolini. A tale of sacrifice and reward, of beauty and horror ... and of redemption. A mysterious stranger known as 'the Wolf' leaves an infant with the sisters of Santo Spirito. A tiny silver key hidden in her wrappings is the one clue to the child's identity ... When Rosa turns fifteen, she must leave the nuns who have raised her and become governess to the daughter of an aristocrat and his strange, frightening wife. their house is elegant but cursed, and Rosa - blessed with gifts beyond her considerable musical talents - is torn between her desire to know the truth and her fear of its repercussions. Meanwhile, the hand of Fascism curls around beautiful Italy, threatening her citizens. In the face of unimaginable hardship, will Rosa's intelligence, intuition and her extraordinary capacity for love be enough to ensure her survival? 'A wonderful story that had me reading until the early hours of the morning' Good Reading 'Impeccable research into the terrible times of Mussolini's Italy makes this story of sacrifice and salvation unforgettable' Woman's Day
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
ISBN-13
9780732281335
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95864698
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tuscan Rose
Author
Belinda Alexandra
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
608 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
200mm
Item Width
130mm
Item Weight
416g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Belinda Alexandra
Country/Region of Manufacture
Australia
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