The Tuscan Secret

<p><strong>Il Mulino. An old crumbling mill by a winding river nestled in the Tuscan mountains. An empty home that holds memories of homemade pasta and Nonna’s stories by the fire and later: the Nazi invasion and a family torn apart by a heartbreaking betrayal.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Anna</strong> is distraught when her beloved mother <strong>Ines</strong> passes away. She inherits a box of papers handwritten in Italian and yellowed with age and a tantalising promise that the truth about what happened during the war lies within.<br /><br />The diaries lead Anna to the small village of Rofelle where she slowly starts to heal as she explores sun-kissed olive groves and pieces together her mother’s past: happy days spent herding sheep across Tuscan meadows cruelly interrupted when World War Two erupted and the Nazis arrived; fleeing her home to join the <em>Resistenza</em>; and risking everything to protect an injured British soldier who captured her heart. But Anna is no closer to learning the truth: what sent Ines running from her adored homeland?<br /><br />When she meets an elderly Italian gentleman living in a deserted hamlet who flinches at her mother’s name and refuses to speak English Anna is sure he knows more about the devastating secret that tore apart her mother’s family. <strong>But in this small Tuscan community some wartime secrets were never meant to be uncovered…</strong><br /><br /><strong>A stunning tale inspired by true events about how the tragic consequences of war can echo through generations and how love can guide us through the darkest times. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s <em>The Nightingale</em> and <em>The Letter</em> by Kathryn Hughes will be captivated.</strong><br /> </p><p>Readers have fallen in love with <em>The Tuscan Secret</em>:</p><p><br /><br />‘<strong>Wow!</strong> Why have I not read anything by this author before? The writing is <strong>magnificent</strong>… A story of love lose secrets and hope… <strong>I have truly fallen in love</strong>… A <strong>beautiful touching story</strong> that I would recommend to everyone.’ <em>Cooking the Books</em><br /><br />‘A <strong>fabulous</strong> historical fiction story… <strong>wonderful</strong>… Angela Petch is now added to my <strong>favourite author</strong> list… The rich details of the story are <strong>captivating</strong>. <strong>A must read</strong>.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Wow </strong>what a story… <strong>could not put it down</strong>.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Fantastic read</strong>… <strong>I loved this book</strong>...I would highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>Excellent book!</strong>... will <strong>grab you and hold onto you </strong>long after you put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>A feast of a book</strong>… transports you to Tuscany.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘This <strong>beautifully woven story</strong> had me <strong>captivated from the start</strong>… I could not help but <strong>LOVE</strong> the descriptions of Tuscany the countryside the people and the food.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars<br /><br />‘<strong>I was gripped</strong>… The author weaves <strong>a magical tale</strong>… There is so much beautiful detail in the author's writing one could almost taste the food or feel the beauty of the surroundings.’ Goodreads reviewer 5 stars</p>