Browsing: Italy

When her brother’s death brings neurosurgeon Beatrice to Italy, she uncovers a centuries-old plot — and soon finds herself immersed in the dazzling world of 14th-century Siena. “A prodigious, vibrant tale… Marvelous” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Set amongst the scandal, wealth, and upstairs-downstairs politics of a Roman family, Crystal King’s seminal debut features the man who…

A New York Times bestseller: When Nicky Castone secretly joins a local Shakespeare company, his exciting new life could jeopardize everything he loves… “A delightfully sprawling comedy” featuring “a world of warm, lively characters” (Kirkus Reviews).

From a New York Times bestselling author: In Nazi-occupied Italy, Catholic priest Angelo risks everything to hide Eva, his Jewish childhood friend, within the walls of a convent. “A gorgeous masterpiece” (New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan) with over 25,700 five-star Goodreads ratings.

On the eve of the London blitz, teenage Tessa is sent from England to Chicago, where she’s swept up in a dizzying world of wealth, political unrest, and unexpected love… An enthralling coming-of-age story set in the pre-war era.

From a Christy Award finalist: When Emily moves to Italy with her fiancé, she struggles to find a place in his close-knit family. Can she learn to open her heart to her new community? “A delight for fans of Frances Mayes’s Under the Tuscan Sun” (Library Journal starred review).

Art

“Tremendously entertaining” (The New York Times): In Renaissance-era Florence, a bitter rivalry erupts when young Michelangelo begins his rise to fame — only to lock horns with the great Leonardo da Vinci. “A rewarding read” (Booklist).

An NPR Best Book of 2016: As the decades pass on a charming Italian island, four generations of Esposito women grapple with war, love, and family. “Captivating and beautifully rendered” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants).

In this gripping New York Times bestseller, two American couples go on a trip to Italy together — only to face a crisis born of their own secrets and lies. “Ephron’s novel has the feel of a classic” (The Washington Post).