{"product_id":"book-dtrl","title":"The Tuscan Contessa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrought to you by Penguin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping new novel from the number one \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tea Planter's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943, Contessa Sofia de' Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia's doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it's a promise she can't keep... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' Kate Furnivall\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime' Rachel Hore \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect, immersive summer read!' Jenny Ashcroft\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A lush, fast-moving, gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read' Gill Paul  \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It's so rich \u0026amp; the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie' Eve Chase\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© Dinah Jefferies 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49370310672688,"sku":"BDdtrl","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/dtrl-Square-cover.jpg?v=1769762717","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dtrl","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}