Lady of Venice

From international bestselling author Siobhan Daiko comes a story that will transport you to Italy past and present.

Heartbroken after the loss of her fiancé, Fern travels to her aunt’s house in Italy to find peace and solace. There, overcome by the beauty of the landscape and consumed by a history she finds fascinating, she is catapulted into the life of the beautiful but reckless Cecilia, a sixteenth century lady of Venice.

The closer Fern comes to discovering why Cecilia appears to be pulling her back in time, the more echoes of the past reverberate in the present.

When past and present collide, throwing both Fern and Cecilia into deadly danger, can Fern stay safe and come to terms with her own past?

A breathtaking historical novel from a bestselling author, perfect for readers of Barbara Erskine, Sarah Dunant and Kate Mosse.

’...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.’ Renita D’Silva

’an exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness’ Reader review

’A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett

’I was completely absorbed by ... all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch

’A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish’ Reader review

’So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII’ Reader review

’a powerful historical novel that I just could not put down’ Reader review