The Girl from Bologna

<h2>A heart-wrenching wartime story of courage and resistance from bestseller Siobhan Daiko</h2> <p><strong>1944</strong></p> <p><strong>Bologna Italy</strong> and the streets are crawling with German soldiers. Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca the daughter of a prominent Jewish businessman is ruthlessly deported to a concentration camp.</p> <p><strong>1981</strong></p> <p>Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives in Bologna and meets Leila her landlady. Soon Rhiannon finds herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila's nephew seems to be interested in a far-right group but how is the nefarious leader connected to Leila?</p> <p>As dark secrets emerge from the past Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage into both hands and risk everything?</p> <p><strong>Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop</strong></p> <p><strong>Praise for Siobhan Daiko:</strong></p> <p>A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won't want to put down' <em>Ann Bennett</em></p> <p>I was completely absorbed by ' all the characters and intrigue' <em>Angela Petch</em></p> <p>...like meeting an old dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant emotional thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story thatcompletely transportedme.<em>Renita D'Silva</em></p> <p>An excitingimpeccably-researchedwartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' <em>Reader review</em></p> <p>Apoignant and emotionally chargednovel that explores thehuman spirit's resiliencein the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' <em>Reader review</em></p> <p>So much heartachebut alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' <em>Reader review</em></p> <p>Apowerfulhistorical novel that I just could not put down' <em>Reader review</em></p>