'Brilliant... I absolutely loved this... the best book I have read in a long time. I couldn't put it down' Amazon Reviewer, 5*
In a secluded Italian village, Jewish and Catholic families live side by side. As the storm clouds of war gather, everyone will have to make a heart-breaking choice to save the lives of those they love...
Bella's Jewish family has run the local bookshop in her village for generations, sheltered by the olive groves and the purple vineyards surrounding it.
On Bella's wedding day war is declared and Italy, like the rest of Europe, is plunged into deadly turmoil.
Orphaned Jewish children from Nazi occupied territories arrive in the village seeking refuge and Bella knows she must do everything she can to keep them safe. Her neighbours also take up the fight and the children are welcomed with open arms.
But when German soldiers arrive in the village, everyone is suddenly in terrible danger. Her father is forced to close the bookshop and go into hiding.
Bella cannot bring herself to leave their home among the vines or abandon the children she has sworn to protect.
She will fight for the home and the people she loves even if she must pay the ultimate price...
An unforgettable story of the courage of ordinary people in the darkest days of war. Inspired by real events, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Pam Jenoff. This book was previously published as The Tears of Monterini.
Readers love The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines:
'I haven't cried like that in a long time... I've read a lot of WW2 historical fiction and this is by far one of my absolute favourites' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow...Makes every emotion so real and brings history to life' Reader review, 5 stars
'Stunning... Heart-breaking' Reader review, 5 stars
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The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines
An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events
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eBook - ePub
The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines
An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events
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World War IIIndex
LiteratureTable of contents
- Title Page
- Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- PART ONE: A Perfect Place: 1921–1929
- PART TWO: Forbidden Love: 1937–1943
- PART THREE: Jacopo and His Angel: 1943–1946
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- About Embla Books
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