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Paperback
Published: 30th September 2025
Hardback
Published: 30th October 2024
Paperback
Published: 4th December 2024
Once Upon a Time in Venice
By (Author) Carol Kirkwood
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
4th December 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Romance
Romantic suspense
Romance: the rich / famous / powerful
Saga fiction (family / generational sagas)
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Paperback
384
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 34mm
520g
The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter
Glorious escapism I fell in love with Italy all over again! SANTA MONTEFIORE
'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA
'Wonderfully escapist marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE
Can one magical city change their destiny
Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks
The masked stranger
When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.
The Hollywood legend
Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies
The ultimate diva
Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants
As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams
Readers love Carol Kirkwood!
'This book was a joy to read' Reader review
'Couldn't put it down' Reader review
'It had me gripped from start to finish' Reader review
'Another wonderful book very refreshing and engaging' Reader review
'Glamour, drama, tragedy and love a wonderfully satisfying and compelling read' Santa Montefiore
Praise for Carol Kirkwood:
Soak up the glamour A great summer read Prima
Expect plenty of glamour and dramas in this sunshine read Choice
Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's Cathy Kelly, bestselling author of The Family Gift
A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama marvellous! Anton du Beke
An exquisite tale of love lost and found thats full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A perfect summer read Judy Murray
An absolute cracking read its brilliant! Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch
Sun-soaked, glamorous escapism Cressida McLaughlin
A sizzling summer read. I couldnt put it down. Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage
'Sizzles with secrets' Jo Thomas
'Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's' Cathy Kelly
Carol Kirkwood is known best as a BBC weather presenter, trained by the Met Office she is the current top draw not just in terms of the weather but as a TV household name. She joined BBC News as a presenter in 1998 and has consolidated her positioning as a fan favourite with appearances across all of BBC Weather's output as well as extending her reach across the BBC's popular programming. She does the weather on Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show and also presents the live broadcasts during the Wimbledon Tennis fortnight.