Rosanna Ley

-Epic verano leí en un ambiente exótico, para los fans de Victoria Hislop, Gregson Julia y Kate Morton. -Lectura de las notas del grupo para ser incluidos. Cuando Angel Tess recibe la carta de un abogado invitándola a reclamar su herencia - la Sirena Villa, encaramada en un acantilado en Sicilia - ella se sorprendió. Su único vínculo con la isla es a través de su madre, Flavia, que abandonó Sicilia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y cortar todo contacto con su familia. Inicialmente resistente a Tess que se remonta a sus raíces, Flavia da cuenta de los secretos de su pasado están a punto de ser revelado y decide tratar de explicar sus acciones. Mientras tanto, Ginny hija adolescente de Tess se ve agravada por la universidad, por su sexualidad floreciente y lleno de preguntas que ella anhela para pedir a su padre, si ella supiera dónde estaba. Tres mujeres, todas las respuestas que buscan. Se Villa Sirena reunirlos - o conducirlos a pedazos?

Tres mujeres en busca de respuestas. ¿Villa Sirena acabará por unirlas o las separará para siempre?Cuando Tess Angel recibe la carta de un abogado invitándola a reclamar la herencia que le ha dejado Edward Westerman, un hombre al que nunca conocio, se queda estupefacta. Se trata de Villa Sirena, una hermosa casa de recreo encaramada en unos acantilados de Sicilia. Pero lo unico que la une a esa isla es su madre, Flavia, una siciliana que se marcho de alli durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.Aunque nunca ha propiciado que Tess se reencuentre con sus raices, Flavia se da cuenta de que los secretos de su pasado estan a punto de ser descubiertos y decide contarle su historia. Todos estos acontecimientos tambien sorprenden a Ginny, la hija adolescente de Tess, que soporta como puede el instituto, sobrelleva su incipiente sexualidad y esta llena de preguntas para su padre, que abandono a su madre antes de que ella naciera.Tres mujeres en busca de respuestas. ¿Villa Sirena acabara por unirlas o las separara para siempre?Esplendidamente escrita, absorbente en todo momento. La lectura perfecta para el verano.Kate Furnivall, autora de The White PearlHermosamente escrita, calida y romantica la lectura perfecta para las vacaciones.Rachel Hore, autora de A Gathering StormUna obra romantica, de evasion y muy apetitosa.Veronica Henry, autora de The Beach Hut

'I loved the sultry sensuous feeling of being in Havana so much that reading about it makes me want to go there. A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife Cuba, 1958. Elisa is only sixteen years old when she meets Duardo and she knows he's the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castro's army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her? England, 2012. Grace has a troubled relationship with her father, whom she blames for her beloved mother's untimely death. And this year more than ever she could do with a shoulderto cry on - Grace's career is in flux, she isn't sure she wants the baby her husband is so desperate to have and, worst of all, she's begun to develop feelings for their best friend Theo. Theo is a Cuban born magician but even he can't make Grace's problems disappear. Is the passion Grace feels for Theo enough to risk her family's happiness? From bestselling author Rosanna Ley comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship set between England and Cuba.

An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Faith Hogan and Santa Montefiore'The perfect holiday companion' Heat'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis'Sun

A moving story of love loss and new beginnings that spans lifetimes split between Dorset and southern Italy

Eva Gatsby has often wondered about her grandfather Lawrence''s past, and exactly what happened to him in Burma during the Second World War. But it is only when Eva''s job as an antiques dealer suddenly requires a trip to Mandalay that Lawrence finally breaks his silence and asks her to return a mysterious artefact of his own - a chinthe - to its rightful owner.As Eva arrives in Burma her mission soon proves dangerously complicated, and the treasure she is guarding becomes the centre of a scandal that will have far-reaching consequences. Caught between loyalty and integrity, Eva is determined to find the truth about her grandfather''s past, of her own family origins, and of the red-eyed chinthe itself - enigmatic symbol of the riches of Mandalay.

A gorgeous story, full of heart Jo ThomasBursting with sunlight and beauty Kate FurnivallAmid the sun-soaked hills of southern Italy lies the Romano family olive grove, where Lara lives with her daughter Rose and her granddaughter Bea.Lara has spent a lifetime trying to forget the traumatic events that led to her desperate escape from Dorset seventy years ago. But when she sees Bea - a passionate horticulturalist most at home in nature - being swept off her feet by Matteo, a handsome and charismatic restaurateur, Lara fears her granddaughter is in danger of making the same mistake as Lara did all those years ago.Remembering a promise she once made, Lara asks Bea to travel to Dorset to restore her familys long-lost garden. Bea is torn. She would love to find out more about the mystery of her beloved grandmothers past. But if she leaves Italy, will Matteo wait for her? And when she arrives at the house in Dorset - what will she find?Meanwhile back in Italy, an old flame from Roses past reappears, threatening to expose a secret that could tear the heart out of the Romano family for good.A luminous, sun-soaked delightWomans WeeklyA real treasure Tracy ReesREADERS LOVE THE FOREVER GARDENI loved the way each chapter left me begging for the next READER REVIEWBrilliantly paced READER REVIEWI was enthralled from the first page READER REVIEWStorytelling at its best READER REVIEW

For many years Colette has avoided returning to her homeland - the magical island of Belle-Ile-en-Mer in Southern Brittany - afraid to confront the painful memories she left behind. But when she hears about her mother Theas failing health, she realises that the time has come for her to go home. But can Colette ever forgive Thea for what she has done?Despite Colettes wariness, romantic Belle-Ile still fascinates her. She takes on the running of her mothers flower shop, and as Thea opens up to her for the first time, Colette finds herself being drawn back into the landscape of her past. But the ghosts of that past still linger. What happened all those years ago and how did it cause the rift between mother and daughter? It becomes clear that the beauty of Belle-Ile hides a devastating family secret - one that Colette is determined to unravel at any cost.Readers love Her Mothers SecretThe ultimate feel-good readCandisA beautifully written story of loss and love, Her Mothers Secret is Rosanna Ley at her bestMy WeeklySun-soaked escapismBestA must-read reader reviewA real emotional journey with surprising twists and turns reader reviewBeautifully writtenHeatA magical escape reader reviewAnother jewel of a read from Rosanna Ley reader reviewLey is a master storyteller reader reviewA truly heart-breaking, heart-warming story reader review

A gorgeous and evocative read about love and starting over from the bestselling author of THE VILLAThe perfect holiday companionHeatIt will make you want to jump on the first flight out to SardiniaHelloSun-soaked escapismBest**********Faye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less. While debating what to do next she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier, Fabio.When Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit, Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future. But then Charlotte tells Faye that theres something more behind the sudden invitation: her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu. The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye, but little does she know what shes letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . .********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end- Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The LetterSuch a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia - Amazon reviewerThe ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming- CandisOn so many levels a fantastic read - Amazon reviewerA fascinating story with engaging themes - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of Before The Rains Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors - Amazon reviewer

An enchanting and exotic family mystery from the #1 Kindle BestsellerThe perfect holiday companion - HeatThe ultimate feel-good read- CandisSun-soaked escapism- Best**********Eva Gatsby has often wondered about her grandfather Lawrences past, and exactly what happened to him in Burma during the Second World War. But it is only when Evas job as an antiques dealer suddenly requires a trip to Mandalay that Lawrence finally breaks his silence and asks her to return a mysterious artefact of his own - a chinthe - to its rightful owner. As Eva arrives in Burma her mission soon proves dangerously complicated, and the treasure she is guarding becomes the centre of a scandal that will have far-reaching consequences. Caught between loyalty and integrity, Eva is determined to find the truth about her grandfathers past, of her own family origins, and of the red-eyed chinthe itself - enigmatic symbol of the riches of Mandalay.********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end- Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The LetterLoved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read - Amazon reviewerPerfectfor fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming- CandisOn so many levels a fantastic read - Amazon reviewerA fascinating story with engaging themes - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planters Wife Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors - Amazon reviewer

The perfect holiday companionHeat**********Spain, 1939Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care. England, 2012Six months after her parents shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret that her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life.********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the endKathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The LetterLoved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday readAmazon reviewerPerfectfor fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah FlemingCandisOn so many levels a fantastic readAmazon reviewerA fascinating story with engaging themesDinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planters Wife Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authorsAmazon reviewer

Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Veronica Henry and Santa Montefiore, from the bestselling author of THE VILLA.Dorset, 1965: twenty-five-year-old aspiring artist Marilyn longs to escape to London, but her family relies on her wages from the hotel on the cliff. Then one day Marilyn meets Bruno, an intriguing Italian, and the two fall madly in love, painfully aware of Bruno having very little time left in the country. When he leaves for Italy, he promises to write and to come back as soon as he can.Over fifty years later, Marilyns daughter Lily returns to her old hometown when she hears that her mother is ill. Mother and daughter have never been close, but now, Lily determines to stay by her side. After Marilyns death, Lily finds a photo of a baby girl amongst her mothers belongings - the name Josephine written on the back. But who is Josephine? Lily resolves to find out the truth.Lilys search for Josephine takes her to Italy - to a small town in the stunning Bay of Poets. But will Josephine give Lily the answers she is looking for? And together, can they come to understand Marilyns story? For Josephine and Lily, this springtime in Perlarosa will transform their lives forever.Readers LOVE Rosanna Leys novelsCharmingTruly amazingWonderfulBeautifully craftedCaptivatingVery moving

From the #1 Kindle Bestseller comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendshipThe perfect holiday companion - HeatThe ultimate feel-good read- CandisSun-soaked escapism- Best**********Cuba, 1958Elisa is only sixteen years old when she meets Duardo and she knows hes the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castros army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her?England, 2012Grace has a troubled relationship with her father, whom she blames for her beloved mothers untimely death. And this year more than ever she could do with a shoulder to cry on - Graces career is in flux, she isnt sure she wants the baby her husband is so desperate to have and, worst of all, shes begun to develop feelings for their best friend Theo. Theo is a Cuban born magician but even he cant make Graces problems disappear. Is the passion Grace feels for Theo enough to risk her familys happiness?********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end- Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The LetterLoved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read - Amazon reviewerPerfectfor fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming- CandisOn so many levels a fantastic read - Amazon reviewerA fascinating story with engaging themes - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planters Wife Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors - Amazon reviewer

THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER. An unforgettable story set off the sun-soaked coast of Sicily for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.The perfect holiday companion - HeatThe ultimate feel-good read- CandisSun-soaked escapism- Best**********When Tess Angel receives a solicitors letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family. When Tess goes to Sicily, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was...********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end- Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The LetterLoved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read - Amazon reviewerPerfectfor fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming- CandisOn so many levels a fantastic read - Amazon reviewerA fascinating story with engaging themes - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planters Wife Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors - Amazon reviewer

Elisa na jamais oublié la beauté majestueuse de Séville, ses ruelles aux maisons blanches et ses orangers parfumant délicieusement la ville. Trente ans après y avoir passé un été inoubliable, elle es

Les couleurs, les saveurs et les parfums enivrants du Maroc... Cest exactement ce dont Nell a besoin pour sétourdir et tenter doublier la douleur de la disparition de sa mère. Elle a emporté dans la

Sun-soaked escapismBestA gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!RedIn the beautiful village of Vernazza, the Mazzone family have transformed an old convent overlooking the glamorous Italian Riviera into the elegant Lemon Tree Hotel. For Chiara, her daughter Elene and her granddaughter Isabella, the running of their hotel is the driving force in their lives. One day, two unexpected guests check in. The first, Dante, is a face from Chiaras past, but what exactly happened between them all those years ago, Elene wonders. Meanwhile, Isabella is preoccupied with the second guest, a mysterious young man who seems to know a lot about the history of the old convent and the people who live there. Beneath the summer sun, Isabella is determined to find out his true intentions and discover the secret past of the Lemon Tree Hotel.Readers LOVE The Lemon Tree HotelEnchanting5* reader reviewDelicious5* reader reviewBeautiful5* reader reviewWonderful5* reader reviewHeavenly!5* reader review

Beautiful, evocative and spellbinding! READER REVIEWAbsolutely fantastic, I couldnt put it down READER REVIEWStorytelling at its best READER REVIEWAfter the death of her beloved mother, Nell travels from rural Cornwall to Marrakech. Her marriage may be on the rocks, but exploring the heady delights of Moroccan cuisine could help her fulfil her dream of opening her own restaurant.Its there she meets Amy - a young photographer trying to unravel the story behind her familys involvement in the Vietnam War. The two women develop a close friendship and discover a surprising connection between their own pasts.This connection will take Nell and Amy on a journey to find their own saffron trail - from the Moroccan bazaars all the way back home to Cornwall and to the heart of their families origins.SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEYAn impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the endKATHRYN HUGHESLoved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read READER REVIEWPerfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah FlemingCANDISOn so many levels a fantastic read READER REVIEWA fascinating story with engaging themesDINAH JEFFERIESWarm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors READER REVIEW

C’est une magnifique villa perchée sur une falaise avec vue sur la mer, où poussent des orangers. Quand Tess apprend quelle vient dhériter de cette incroyable propriété en Sicile, elle a du mal à y c

Romantic and magical READER REVIEWThe escapism we all need READER REVIEWA love story with a difference READER REVIEWAn enchanting, romantic read about family bonds and following your heart, wherever it might take you . . . With her marriage in danger of falling apart, Joanna returns home to the beautiful but dilapidated Mulberry Farm Cottage in rural Dorset, where her sister Harriet is struggling to keep the Farm afloat and cope with their eccentric mother.When Joanna discovers a bundle of love letters in the attic, written by a watercolourist named Emmy, she is intrigued and sets out to discover Emmys true story. Emmys letters take Joanna to the picturesque alleyways and bridges of Lisbon, Prague, and the most romantic place of all: Venice - where a whole new magical world seems to unfold in front of her.Meanwhile, back at Mulberry Farm Cottage, a mysterious prowler adds to Harriets problems and interrupts her search for a perfect partner. Will she ever find true love? Where will Emmys mesmerising pathway lead? And more importantly, will Joanna and Harriet be able to rescue the cottage and finally be able to re-discover their sisterly bond?A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday readRedCompletely beguiling and beautifully told Kate FurnivalPerfect holiday readingThe Lady