Reeda Summer is running from a troubled marriage and a truth she can't face.
When the Summer sisters discover their grandmother's journals after her death, they unlock a mystery that shakes their family to the core. Who is Charlie Jackson? Is he their grandfather? And if so, what happened to him?
Reeda leaves the Waratah Inn and returns to Sydney, her husband, and her thriving interior design business, only to find her marriage in tatters. She's lost sight of what she wants in life and can't recognise the person she's become.
Instead of facing her problems, Reeda embarks on a journey to discover more about the grandfather she never knew, leaving her troubles behind her.
Her search takes her to Italy, where a trail of clues leads her across the country with few answers to satisfy her burning curiosity about the past. And instead of helping her to forget, her pilgrimage reminds her of everything she loves and what she's left behind.
Under the Italian sky, Reeda discovers that the joy she was searching for was hidden inside her all along. And instead of running from her problems, she embraces the healing she needs to face them.
Readers who enjoy Inglath Cooper, Rhys Bowen, Lisa Wingate, Debbie Macomber, and Lauren K. Denton will love taking this healing journey through delightful Italy.
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What readers are saying:
"If you love historical mysteries and all things Italian, you'll want to live in the pages of this book."
-Bookbub
"This second book is just as great as Book one. I was drawn in from the first paragraph and love the way it goes from today’s world back to World War Two. And to be set in Australia vs USA where I live, gives such a storyline for me. Thank you for making me feel like I’m learning while enjoying a story that seems so real."
Shelley, Amazon Reviewer
"I needed something to lift my spirits during this pandemic...Ms. Mirren's beautiful heartwarming family saga was just the right fit! The characters are rich in love and compassion. Her writing style is clear and easy to follow! I could picture the inn, the family, and the beach area! I have never been to Italy, but Book 2 made me feel as though I took a mini vacation there!I am ready to start Book 3! Excellent writing!"
- An Amazon Reviewer
“This second book in this series is absolutely wonderful. Who wouldn’t want to visit the unexplored Italy?”
-Reviewer