Browsing: Italy

Italy, 1943. Although allied with Hitler, there were those who refused to accept the fascist policies of racial discrimination and…

She’s the girl he wants but can’t keep He’d shown me that I did hold some light in my life. I…

The chef and co-owner of the beloved Little Owl restaurant in New York City shares hearty comfort food recipes that are perfect for enjoying with all of your loved ones. Infused with Mediterranean flavors, these dishes are inspired by the chef’s own Italian American family!

A “beautifully crafted” tale (Library Journal) inspired by true events: In post–World War II Italy, seven-year-old Amerigo joins thousands of other children on a train voyage to a new home in this “wrenching and ultimately redemptive tale of family, seemingly impossible choices, and the winding paths to destiny” (Lisa Wingate).

A group of wordsmiths, a remote hotel. Outside, the winds howl and the seas rage. But the real danger lurks…

“Historical fiction at its finest” (Chanel Cleeton): To survive the Holocaust, Nina, a Jewish woman, must pretend to be the wife of Nico, a Christian farmer. As a local Nazi official’s suspicions threaten their safety, their relationship transforms into real love… “A tale of devastating simplicity and poignant sweetness” (Kate Quinn).

During World War II, the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division brought together civilian skiers and outdoorsmen to battle German defenses in the Italian Alps. This “well-sourced” history (Publishers Weekly) is “a fitting tribute to the high-altitude soldiers who fought with more courage than oxygen” (New York Times bestselling author Mark Obmascik).

“Unforgettable” (USA Today bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey): When Ariana discovers her great-aunt was gifted a necklace by Audrey Hepburn, they travel to sun-soaked Italy together to unravel long-hidden secrets from the past. “Readers will devour this page-turner” (Library Journal) from a USA Today bestselling author!

After her fiancé dies, Alba returns to her childhood home in a quaint Tuscan village. When she discovers a mahogany box in an abandoned house, she sets out to find its rightful owner — and ends up unraveling a mystery dating back to World War II… A captivating dual-timeline read!

“Rich and delicious” (Booklist): Raphael is determined to become the greatest artist in history — but achieving his goal means competing against legendary sculptor Michelangelo in the halls of the Vatican. “Warm, witty, mesmerizing… A feast for the senses, every brushstroke a delight” (Kate Quinn).