The Italian Correspondent

‘The story just captured my imagination, and the settings were described beautifully. I could not put it down.’

‘Gripping and emotional storytelling that masterfully weaves in history, passion, mystery and glamour.’

‘It’s beautifully written and a completely compelling story weaving history and fiction as Veronica’s past and present love stories collide. With unexpected twists and a thread of mystery, this engaging read kept me turning the pages.’

‘A very dramatic story of love and hate, of spies and lies, of lovers and friends - culminating in a complex heart-breaking but also heart-warming story. Belinda Alexandra writes wonderful stories that keep the reader spellbound!’

‘I inhaled this book!’

‘Elegant writing, beautiful animal characters, interesting human characters, and an action-packed storyline that includes some quite thought-provoking themes. I enjoyed it so much!’

‘It is a must-read for Belinda Alexandra fans, offering a perfect blend of romance, mystery, and a deeply moving portrait of a woman’s resilience in the face of devastating loss.’

‘I’ve read a lot of Belinda’s books over the years but this one has to be my new favourite. I absolutely loved this book. It has a historical story, romance and of course a brilliant female main character. What more could you want?

... this is a brilliant book, especially for people who love a historical story.’

'I can't believe it's been twenty four years since I read Belinda Alexandra's debut novel White Gardenia, my all-time favourite book and made me a loyal fan.

I was eagerly waiting for her next and it did not disappoint...

A mix of interesting characters, all with a past, full of lots of twists and turns I didn't see coming and mentions old buildings many still showing battle scars from the war, fashion, fast cars and scooter's, action, adventure, mystery, murder, intrigue, spies and big secrets are revealed.'

'loved going on this adventure.'

'This book is full of twists and turns, romance, history, passion and murder.'

'Felt cinematic from the start ... It's dramatic. It's stylish. It has glamour sitting right next to danger.'

'So immersive that I couldn't stop reading.'

'loved the mystery aspect ... beautifully rich in historical detail.'

'A murder mystery with lots of intrigue, espionage, past loves and romance ... a cast of wonderful characters all falling in love with Veronica'

‘Veronica Gold is a formidable reporter for Vogue magazine trying to piece her life together in post war Italy. 3 very different men enter the story- her ex husband Lyle, Marcello a mysterious archaeologist & aristocrat Carlo.
Stunning characters & a delicious setting (Rome, Positano, Paris, London, Algiers) this is a lovely escape.

Throw in some high level espionage & this book ticks all the boxes.’

‘What a fantastic read, every bit as heartfelt and tragic and twisty as you'd expect of Belinda Alexandra.’