The Tuscan Contessa: A heartbreaking new novel set in wartime Tuscany

Written by:
Dinah Jefferies
Narrated by:
Imogen Church

Unabridged Audiobook

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2
Narrator
2
Release Date
July 2020
Duration
12 hours 54 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE?

A sweeping new novel from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife

In 1943, Contessa Sofia de' Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk.

When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia's doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it's a promise she can't keep...

Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love?

'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' Kate Furnivall

'A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime' Rachel Hore

'Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect, immersive summer read!' Jenny Ashcroft

'A lush, fast-moving, gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read' Gill Paul

'It's so rich & the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie' Eve Chase

© Dinah Jefferies 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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Sandra M.

Having read earlier books by Dinah Jefferies and having a deep interest in the war, I was very disappointed with this one. It dragged on for ever lacking spark, real mystery and excitement was non existent. I longed for each chapter to be the last but yet another boring chapter ensued. I continue listening in hope that a real twist in the tale would erupt at any moment but, alas, I was left deflated. Unless you have nothing else to read I suggest you give it a miss.

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