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Book review: The Tuscan Secret by Angela Petch

Book review: The Tuscan Secret by Angela Petch

SUMMARY: ll Mulino. An old crumbling mill, by a winding river, nestled in the Tuscan mountains. An empty home that holds memories of homemade pasta and Nonna’s stories by the … Continue reading Book review: The Tuscan Secret by Angela Petch

Posted on June 7, 2022February 15, 2023 by italywritersPosted in Book reviews, life in Lucca, Wendy Ridolini

Book Review – Home to Italy by Peter Pezzelli

Book Review – Home to Italy by Peter Pezzelli

Book review by Wendy Ridolini When her father's best friend returns to Abruzzo, Lucrezia, a beautiful widow, finds herself drawn to this handsome American who is also haunted by tragedy, … Continue reading Book Review – Home to Italy by Peter Pezzelli

Posted on March 28, 2022April 1, 2022 by italywritersPosted in Book reviews, life in Lucca, Wendy RidoliniTagged book review, Home to Italy, Peter Pezzelli.

Book review: Finding Valentino by Angela Sciascio

Book review: Finding Valentino by Angela Sciascio

Finding Valentino by Angela Di Sciascio Summary: Angela Di Sciascio's father can no longer describe his past, lost in a world ravaged by Alzheimer’s disease. Deciding not to let his … Continue reading Book review: Finding Valentino by Angela Sciascio

Posted on March 5, 2022February 15, 2023 by italywritersPosted in Book reviews, life in Lucca, Wendy RidoliniTagged books, Booksaboutitaly, reading.

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