ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE?A sweeping new novel from the
number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's WifeIn 1943 Contessa Sofia de'
Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of
German soldiers. Desperate to fight back she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio
engineer in her home keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting
all of their lives at risk.When Maxine an Italian-American working for the resistance arrives
on Sofia's doorstep the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty independent Maxine promised
herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco she realizes
it's a promise she can't keep...Before long the two women find themselves entangled in a
dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the
ones they love?'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place
with lush descriptions full of power and intensity' Kate Furnivall'A stunning story of love
and loyalty in wartime' Rachel Hore'Beautiful writing wonderful characters gripping story
and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect immersive
summer read!' Jenny Ashcroft'A lush fast-moving gripping story that will keep you guessing
till the last pages. A perfect summer read' Gill Paul'It's so rich & the historical details so
transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie' Eve Chase
