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Lucrezia takes a deep breath as her childhood home comes into view, nestled between the rolling Tuscan hills. Now her father has died, she is finally able to return. But her sisters never knew the reason she was sent away, so will they welcome her back?
Walking across the warm terracotta tiles of her family house, the scent of roses and fresh rosemary in the air, Lucrezia feels at peace for the first time in years. But she knows that to truly feel at home again, she must tell her sisters the devastating truth about why she left…
Before she can, she discovers her father left debts that threaten to cost them the house. With nowhere for her sisters to go, Lucrezia becomes determined to save their home. And when her childhood love Vanni unexpectedly arrives soon after, she finds herself gazing into his deep brown eyes, having imagined this moment for years. Can they save her family home together?
But then one day Lucrezia glimpses a familiar figure in the rose garden, and her heart stops. Maybe she didn’t imagine what her father told her she did, all those years ago… Suddenly, there is more than one secret to uncover before she can truly return home. Is everything Lucrezia thought about her family a lie? And if it is, is she too late to heal the wounds of the past?
An absolutely unforgettable and heartbreaking page-turner about family secrets, and the true meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Fiona Valpy.
Readers are loving The Tuscan Sister:
‘Pulled at my heartstrings and made me bingeread… I couldn’t put this book down… I was spellbound… Beautiful.’ @theliterateleprechaun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this story from start to finish… family drama at its best. I loved the description of the setting, felt like I was there. A must-read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautifully written… The descriptions of the beautiful Italian countryside will make you believe you are there.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow! Had me turning the pages so fast.’ @diane.likes.to.read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautiful… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking and amazing… Unputdownable.’ Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ASIN : B0D4MFPL1Q
Publisher : Bookouture (August 21, 2024)
Publication date : August 21, 2024
Language : English
File size : 3614 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 319 pages
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Helen Musson –
Brilliant!
Patricia J –
The book starts off slowly but stick with it. It is an enjoyable read with a little of everythingâ¦happiness, darkness, resilience, and romance. It became hard to put down as time went on.
Paula M. Williams –
Great start to a new series
I was introduced to the #TheTuscanSistersseries with this gripping & heartbreaking page-turner packed full of family secrets. This book is of Lucreziaâs story. Each book to follow will be the story of a different sister. Iâm excited for the rest of the series.
Military Mom –
Mind Numbing
Very predictable and not very believable.
Caroline|Page~Turners –
I loved this bookâ¦.definitely a must read
Lucrezia has recently lost her father and retuning to her childhood home in Tuscany is not something she is looking forward to. She wants to confide in her sisters and tell them the truth as to why she really left all those years ago. Her father has left a mountain of debt and her home is at stake. She is determined to save the only home she has ever known and will do everything possible to keep from losing it. When Lucrezia runs into her long lost love, Vanni all the feelings she had for him resurface. He wants to help her save her familyâs home and in doing so she must uncover the truth to the lies she has always believed.The Tuscan Sister, written by author Daniela Sacerdoti is a heartbreaking and amazing story of returning home to family. I loved the storyline and the family saga made this an unputdownable rapid page turner. Sacerdotiâs vivid description of Tuscany made this a much needed escape. I loved the rolling hills and I could actually smell the roses and rosemary wafting in the air. This story of returning home is a masterpiece and gives the reader hope of going back. I truly enjoy this authorâs writing style, with awesome and smooth flow to her stories. I really enjoyed Lucreziaâs story and found myself cheering her on. I wanted her to find happiness at home. I loved this amazing story of love and family and is one that I highly recommend.
Hannah –
Great family story
This was a great story about family but not exactly my typical genre. However, I really enjoyed it and thought there was great nostalgia and great representation of grief in it!
Jennifer –
Loved it
Loved it and would give the book 4.5 stars!! Love that the girls all have a gift, even if Nora denies it. Fosco Falconeri was an awful man. He was a horrible husband and father. Did he love his children? The torment he put his wife through. He sent his daughter to a mental hospital. I don’t understand how Nora idolizes him? She can’t believe he did anything bad and that everyone else must be lying. He boasted to Bianca about killing their mother. There was definitely something wrong with him. What was the real reason behind Fosco’s will? Did her do it on purpose? Was he trying to hurt Lucrezia? Did he think she could save Casalta? Gabriella saved them all. She gave the girls a chance to reunite. It’s hard to believe the sisters were apart from each other for so long. Family members were kept apart because of lies and secrets. I knew who had to have helped Emmeline, which caused Fosco even more hatred. There’s a story between Bianca and Lorenzo. Lorenzo has so much anger and it can’t all be from the accident. They are hiding something. It was easy to see that Vanni and Lucrezia were perfect for each other. There was no love between her and Claude. Claude just needed someone to manage his job. Loved getting to know all the characters, especially the sisters. I was shocked when someone suddenly showed up. It was unexpected, but a good surprise. The description of Italy was beautiful and would love to visit.Definitely recommend the book. Loved everything about it- the story, writing style and characters. It’s full of love, tragedy, family relationships, forgiveness, tons of secrets and lies and so much more. Loved the magic surrounding the family. Hopefully there’s more books in the series. There’s so much more to learn about the sisters. Look forward to reading more books by the author. Love the cover of the book.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bookouture through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Amazon Customer –
wonderful story line
great novel and one that those with sisters might relate to
Virginia Dill –
Great historical fiction with a family feel
This was my first read by Daniella Sacerdoti. The Tuscan Sister is the first of a four-part series about four sisters, two of whom are twins, whose father has recently died, and Lucrezia must find her way home to Tuscany for the first time in over a decade.Sent away at a young age for reasons sprinkled throughout the novel, I got a good sense of the family dynamics that rule many sisters because each family member remembers their time together in their first family from different perspectives. And boy, did the author make this a considerable part of her storyline.In short, I loved this book. It was not only a great historical fiction novel set in a beautiful setting in Tuscany, Italy, but the author used words almost magically to describe her characters’ emotions and the tiniest details of their thoughts and environments.Told from Lucreziaâs perspective, she leaves a lackluster relationship with a chef behind for a few days and, after reconnecting with her sisters, realizes that maybe settling for a chef she doesnât love isnât what she wants in life.The plot was intriguing, and the emotions were raw and well-told. The imagery took me back to Tuscany, a place I visited over fifteen years ago. To say the family dynamic was strained is an understatement. Still, the author revealed some family truths via interesting and captivating dialogue, and the sisters’ interesting backstories and personal beliefs about the family completed the plot.This is a four-star read all the way around with a hint of magic as the sisters all seem to have a special gift about them, which wraps up in an ending I expected but enjoyed.I want to thank Net Galley, the author and the publisher, for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of a wonderful story for free. This review is voluntary and is mine alone.
Joyce A –
Another great book
Iâm already a fan and have read many of her books. Her character development is unmatched and leaves you wanting more.