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The paper is stiff and brittle with age as Kate unfolds it with trembling hands. She gasps at the pencil sketch of a rippling waterway, lined by tall buildings, curving towards the dome of a cathedral. She feels a connection deep in her heart. Venice.
England, 1941. When Kate Arden discovers a secret stash of drawings hidden in the pages of an old volume of poetry given to her as a baby, her breath catches. All her life, she has felt like an outsider in her aristocratic adoptive family, who refuse to answer any questions about her past. But the drawings spark a forgotten memory: a long journey by boat… warm arms that held her tight, and then let go.
Could these pictures unlock the secret of who she is? Why her mother left her? With war raging around the continent, she will brave everything to find out…
A gripping, emotional historical novel of love and art that will captivate fans of The Venice Sketchbook, The Woman on the Bridge and The Nightingale.
"A fabulous novel that left its mark on my heart… be prepared to free up many hours in your day as you won't want to set this book down until you are done!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I had to read this book in one sitting… Riveting reading." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I absolutely adored The Secret Daughter of Venice! It captured my heart from the first page." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A spellbinding tale full of deceit and drama. An unforgettable book… a gem to read." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A story of love – both beautiful and heartbreaking… Such a great read." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Fabulous story… your heart will break." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I love books like this! The perfect balance of history, mystery and romance. I was captivated by this story." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A great page-turner of a book… wonderful." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Lovely and evocative… The perfect book for lovers of historical fiction and romance." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Emotional… Five stars from me." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Enchanting… elegantly weaves historical intrigue with the exploration of identity and belonging." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Gorgeous writing, intriguing settings and beguiling history." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"Fabulous story. I loved the scenes in Venice and St Ives in particular – the settings are so vivid that you really feel as if you're there." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐