Return to Paradiso: Absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction (The Paradiso Novels)

Italy, 1950. The dawn of a new decade brings with it the promise of lasting peace and prosperity as the hardships of war are consigned to the past. In Pieve Santa Clara, a tiny village in rural Lombardy, Graziella Ponti, now a teenager, lives a simple life with her widowed mother and aunt. But Italy is transforming around Graziella at great speed and, as her childhood gives way to the start of her womanhood, she must learn to navigate this ever-changing new world. Return to Paradiso is a story of love, hope and tragedy set in Italy at a time when the Economic Miracle is in full swing, the grip of the Catholic Church is loosening, and the role of women in society is making significant progress. The second of the Paradiso Novels, this is a compelling and emotionally-charged historical novel perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries, Lucinda Riley, Angela Petch and Victoria Hislop. Read what everyone’s saying about Return to Paradiso: 'I absolutely loved reading these books … you will love them too' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A joy to read … gorgeous and well worth reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing is beautiful and this series has completely stolen my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly beautiful book and one I’d highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Enthralling … almost unbearable suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you love historical fiction, I can’t recommend this series enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Francesca Scanacapra was born in Italy to an English mother and Italian father, and her childhood was spent living between England and Italy. Her adult life has been somewhat nomadic and she has pursued an eclectic mixture of career paths, including working as a technical translator between Italian, English, Spanish and French, a gym owner in Spain, an estate agent in France, a property developer in France and Senegal, and a teacher. Francesca lives in Dorset and currently works as a builder with her husband. She has two children. Return to Paradiso is her second novel and the second in the Paradiso Novels series.
ASIN: 1913727092
VSKU: BVV.1913727092.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Scanacapra, Francesca
Binding: Paperback
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