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| Author | : Leonie Mack |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 355 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1801623791 |
'Wonderfully romantic’ Sandy Barker Escape to the breath-taking beauty of Venice – The City of Love. When pragmatic, sensible and resolutely single Deirdre York (Didi to her friends) is sent to Venice for work she is determined not to be taken in by the romantic clichés. Winter in the floating city may be breathtakingly beautiful, but she’s here with a clear purpose and will not let the magic of Venice distract her. Piero Zanetti is the epitome of the handsome yet tortured artist. Heart-broken by the end of his love affair with a glamorous opera singer, he has lost his ability to work, and his inspiration has drained away, along with his zest for life. But Didi needs Piero working – she has been tasked with commissioning him to do a glass centrepiece for a luxury department store display – some how Didi has to cheer Piero up or at least find him a new muse... As Didi and Piero slowly become friends, and as Venice starts to melt Didi’s heart and gently nudge Piero out of the blues, something special begins to happen. Can Venice – the City of Love – work a miracle and help Didi and Piero to find their happiness at last... Leonie Mack is back with the most gloriously romantic escape, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews. 'Leonie has written another gorgeous love letter to Italy. She’s fast becoming a favourite of mine with her warm, relatable heroines, beautiful settings and brooding romantic heroes. I cannot wait to return to Venice for Norah’s story.' Sarah Bennett What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: 'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we’re talking red hot!' 'A hot and sizzling read!' 'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.' 'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way.'
| Author | : Leonie Mack |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Man-woman relationships |
| ISBN | : 9781801623803 |
'Wonderfully romantic' Sandy BarkerEscape to the breath-taking beauty of Venice - The City of Love. When pragmatic, sensible and resolutely single Deirdre York (Didi to her friends) is sent to Venice for work she is determined not to be taken in by the romantic clich?s. Winter in the floating city may be breathtakingly beautiful, but she's here with a clear purpose and will not let the magic of Venice distract her. Piero Zanetti is the epitome of the handsome yet tortured artist. Heart-broken by the end of his love affair with a glamorous opera singer, he has lost his ability to work, and his inspiration has drained away, along with his zest for life. But Didi needs Piero working - she has been tasked with commissioning him to do a glass centrepiece for a luxury department store Christmas display - some how Didi has to cheer Piero up or at least find him a new muse? As Didi and Piero slowly become friends, and as Venice starts to melt Didi's heart and gently nudge Piero out of the blues, something special begins to happen. Can Venice - the City of Love - work a Christmas miracle and help Didi and Piero to find their happiness at last? Leonie Mack is back with the most gloriously romantic escape, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews. What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: 'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we're talking red hot!' 'A hot and sizzling read!' 'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.' 'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way.'
| Author | : Marlena De Blasi |
| Publisher | : Algonquin Books |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2013-01-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1616202815 |
De Blasi, a chef and food writer from St. Louis, begins a whirlwind romance with a man in Venice.
| Author | : Tracy Elizabeth Cooper |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0300105827 |
A glamorous and unprecedented exploration of Palladio's work in one of the most beautiful of all cities
| Author | : Thomas F. Madden |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 397 |
| Release | : 2012-10-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1101601132 |
An extraordinary chronicle of Venice, its people, and its grandeur Thomas Madden’s majestic, sprawling history of Venice is the first full portrait of the city in English in almost thirty years. Using long-buried archival material and a wealth of newly translated documents, Madden weaves a spellbinding story of a place and its people, tracing an arc from the city’s humble origins as a lagoon refuge to its apex as a vast maritime empire and Renaissance epicenter to its rebirth as a modern tourist hub. Madden explores all aspects of Venice’s breathtaking achievements: the construction of its unparalleled navy, its role as an economic powerhouse and birthplace of capitalism, its popularization of opera, the stunning architecture of its watery environs, and more. He sets these in the context of the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire, the endless waves of Crusades to the Holy Land, and the awesome power of Turkish sultans. And perhaps most critically, Madden corrects the stereotype of Shakespeare’s money-lending Shylock that has distorted the Venetian character, uncovering instead a much more complex and fascinating story, peopled by men and women whose ingenuity and deep faith profoundly altered the course of civilization.
| Author | : Roger Crowley |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 536 |
| Release | : 2012-01-24 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0679644261 |
“The rise and fall of Venice’s empire is an irresistible story and [Roger] Crowley, with his rousing descriptive gifts and scholarly attention to detail, is its perfect chronicler.”—The Financial Times The New York Times bestselling author of Empires of the Sea charts Venice’s astounding five-hundred-year voyage to the pinnacle of power in an epic story that stands unrivaled for drama, intrigue, and sheer opulent majesty. City of Fortune traces the full arc of the Venetian imperial saga, from the ill-fated Fourth Crusade, which culminates in the sacking of Constantinople in 1204, to the Ottoman-Venetian War of 1499–1503, which sees the Ottoman Turks supplant the Venetians as the preeminent naval power in the Mediterranean. In between are three centuries of Venetian maritime dominance, during which a tiny city of “lagoon dwellers” grow into the richest place on earth. Drawing on firsthand accounts of pitched sea battles, skillful negotiations, and diplomatic maneuvers, Crowley paints a vivid picture of this avaricious, enterprising people and the bountiful lands that came under their dominion. From the opening of the spice routes to the clash between Christianity and Islam, Venice played a leading role in the defining conflicts of its time—the reverberations of which are still being felt today. “[Crowley] writes with a racy briskness that lifts sea battles and sieges off the page.”—The New York Times “Crowley chronicles the peak of Venice’s past glory with Wordsworthian sympathy, supplemented by impressive learning and infectious enthusiasm.”—The Wall Street Journal
| Author | : Julie Cooper |
| Publisher | : Quills & Quartos Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2022-03-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781956613209 |
VISCOUNT SAYE, CLEVER, HANDSOME AND RICH, is startled one wintry day by the news that his beloved, Lillian Goddard, is to become engaged to another. Unwilling to lose her, he quickly plans a party at his ancestral estate to woo her away from her suitor. Twenty ladies and gentlemen respond to his invitation, eager for a fortnight of revelry in Saye's inimitable style. FITZWILLIAM DARCY, AT LAST ENGAGED to his beloved Elizabeth Bennet, finds himself stymied by her father. Mr Bennet has consented to the engagement but forces them to endure a prolonged courtship, with too much time spent apart. Getting Elizabeth to the house party is only the first in a series of frustrations and challenges that confront them. Will their love and attachment prevail? GEORGETTE HAWKRIDGE HAS ALL THE FINEST QUALITIES of a lady of fashion. Alas, she has fallen in love with a decidedly unfashionable man, an affection they have kept well-concealed. Two weeks is a long time to hide, however, and the truth of what they mean to one another-and the man her suitor really is-must eventually emerge. COLONEL RICHARD FITZWILLIAM ATTENDS his brother's party with no thought for anything but time among friends; after all, he is too poor to marry, an idea that rankles, particularly when he must watch love bloom around him. Then he meets Sarah Bentley, a pretty, wealthy girl with a predilection for admiring the unlovable; but will he know his heart before it's too late? AMID MASQUES AND MARVELS, love will abound; attachments will be formed, tried, and tested, and one couple's engagement will come to an end. For all who heed the summons, it will be an unforgettable fortnight at Matlock!
| Author | : Leonie Mack |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 2021-05-11 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1800481292 |
'Wonderfully romantic - the perfect summer read' Sandy Barker Escape to the sun and head off to Italy, with the wonderfully warm and ever-so-page-turning Leonie Mack! TV journalist Lou feels battered and bruised after her divorce from Phil, the father of her daughter Edie. Her confidence and sense of fun have steadily been drained away, and she isn’t sure who she is any more. When the opportunity arises to accompany Edie on a music camp in Italy for a month in the summer, Lou jumps at the chance for new adventures, new horizons and new friends. The hazy warmth of the summer sun, shining brightly over the stunning Lake Garda, slowly brings Lou back to life. Nick Romano, Edie’s music teacher, loves being home in Italy, but coaching his students for their concert in Milan, is bringing back difficult memories. His blossoming friendship with Lou is the perfect distraction, although a summer fling would be easier to conduct without the scrutiny of his mother Greta, not to mention the interference of his extended Italian family. As the summer passes, full of sunshine and breath-taking scenery, gelato and delicious feasts, Lou and Nick get ever closer. But as the time for farewell creeps up on them, will they be able to say goodbye and leave their memories behind in the Italian sun, or can a summer romance last a lifetime? Leonie Mack is back with a sizzling, sun-baked love story, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews. What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: 'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we’re talking red hot!' 'A hot and sizzling read!' 'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.' 'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way.'
| Author | : Leonie Mack |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 339 |
| Release | : 2024-10-22 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1836033478 |
Live your very own Italian dream and let bestseller Leonie Mack whisk you away. Julia Volpe’s Italian dream has turned into a nightmare. Still living with her ex, Luca, a year after they’ve broken up, desperate to sell the dilapidated B&B that was meant to be their future, Jules knows she needs to leave. There are just two problems. Her passport has expired and she’s broke. Not quite ready to ask her parents for help – at the ripe old age of twenty-seven – Jules decides to head as far away from Luca as she can to work on an olive farm until she has enough money to pay for her passport and a ticket back home. Jules has sworn off love, but she hadn’t bargained on the beauty of Cividale del Friuli, the ancient Italian town on the banks of the gloriously blue Natisone river. As the community of farmers, neighbours and locals generously welcome her into their lives, Jules can feel her defences crumbling. But it’s when she meets Alex, broodingly handsome yet charmingly gallant, that Jules truly knows she’s in trouble. Because Alex has sworn off love too, and his reasons run deep enough for him to keep his word just as Jules is starting to reconsider her resistance to romance. Romantic, spell-binding, truly touching and perfect for all fans of Jill Mansell, Mandy Baggot and Sarah Morgan. Readers love Leonie Mack: ‘It's a wonderful, complex story that is sad, happy and funny all at the same time.’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘My first Leonie Mack book and it won’t be my last. Loved the characterisation, the setting, the language, learning about Prosecco. Also dealt with a serious topic. Sympathetically handled. Loved it! More, please!’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A great little story. Well written, researched, expressed, a lovely love story and a joy to pick up night after night before sleeping. Thank you Leonie Mack.’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable story with a happy ending, what's not to like? **If only life was like this **more often.’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘This book had me so relaxed that I felt I was holidaying in the sun in Italy and not sat on my sofa at home in England. I loved every second of it.’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Praise for Leonie Mack: ‘The perfect summer adventure!' Jennifer Bibby 'As funny as it is emotional, the story is full of tender moments and hilarious escapades as the pair travel across Europe – Leonie Mack creates a fabulous sense of place. A Wedding in the Sun is a wonderfully romantic read.' Helen Hawkins 'A wonderfully escapist read about second chances.' Carryl Church ‘I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett 'A masterclass in how to put characters in near-impossible situations and bring them out on the other side in a totally believable way. A treat of a book – knotty premise, vivid characters and deft plot all equally good.' Sue Moorcroft 'A Wedding in the Sun is heartfelt, funny, and the perfect summer read.' Ally Wiegand 'An addictive, emotional rollercoaster of a romance, drenched in sunshine and laughter.' Emma Jackson ‘I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker
| Author | : Leonie Mack |
| Publisher | : Boldwood Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 347 |
| Release | : 2023-10-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1804158569 |
‘I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker When Luna Rowntree gets an unexpected and life-changing legacy from a man she’s never met, she’s determined to find out why – even if it is Christmas Day and her family are expecting her. So, with only her mother’s ashes for company – it’s a long story, but Luna knows her mother would have wanted to come on the adventure too – Luna sets off in her trusty Astra to the skiing resort in Chamonix, where her mysterious benefactor had lived. But her little car isn’t designed for driving through snow-covered mountains, and when she runs out of fuel heart-breakingly close to Chamonix, Luna is relieved to be saved by her very own knight-in-shining armour. Well, knight in mountain rescue uniform anyway. Yannick is charmed if baffled by Luna’s mission, and before he knows it, he has agreed to help. But Yannick has his own secrets calling him from the mountains, and his own reasons to run away. As he helps Luna understand her past he realises he has to face his as well if he’s ever going to risk opening his heart to love. Curl up with Leonie Mack’s new winter romance. Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Sarah Morgan. ‘I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: ‘A massive hug of a book. If you’re a fan of writers such as Mandy Baggot, Portia Macintosh, Heidi Swain then you will love Leonie Mack!’ ‘I was so excited to read this beautiful story and Leonie didn’t let me down at all, I hooked from the very beginning, I adore Leonie’s writing so much and her characters are just so relatable, I just connect with them so easily, it’s like making new friends or catching up with old ones.’ ‘The author has such a fabulous ability to create characters who are so real, one can actually almost touch them. In addition, she can evoke the landscape and culture of whichever area she sets her characters to work. I really want to go and visit the places she describes in all her books - they become so very real and vivid.’ ‘I’ve enjoyed every book the author has written – but this one really was particularly special. If you enjoy the same books that I do, it’s a romance to remember that I’d highly recommend you add to your summer reading list, and promise you won’t be disappointed.’
