One Italian Summer

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Three women. One family curse. The summer of a lifetime.
For generations, no second-born daughter in the Fontana family has married. Lucy desperately wants to find love, but for her cousin Emilia, their family curse is a blessing in disguise.

But then their Great Aunt Poppy declares shell reunite with her long-lost love on her eightieth birthday and break the curse once and for all.

And so the three women embark on a journey to Tuscany to fulfil Poppys last wish. But the secrets they uncover there could change their family forever

*Published in the US as The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany*

A gorgeous story about love, family, and finding yourself in the unlikeliest of places, for fans of The Spanish Promise by Karen Swan and The Dressmakers Gift by Fiona Valpy.

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Such a lovely book. NetGalley Reviewer

What a perfect antidote to the times. I heartily recommend this gorgeous book! NetGalley Reviewer

This was a fabulous read with stunning descriptions of Italy as the three main characters go in search of Poppy's great love. NetGalley Reviewer

With twists and turns along the way, this is the perfect summer read. NetGalley Reviewer

This is a beautifully written story, full of emotive and evocative prose. You are taken on a journey with the three women and get to share their experiences, adventures and secrets. I enjoyed every page of this book. NetGalley Reviewer

Author Bio

Lori Nelson Spielman is a New York Times, USA Today and Der Spiegel bestselling author. She is also a former speech pathologist, guidance counsellor, and home-bound teacher. She enjoys fitness running, travelling, and reading, though writing is her true passion. Her first novel, The Life List, has been published in thirty countries and optioned by Fox 2000. She lives in Michigan with her husband and their very spoiled cat.