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The Venice Sketchbook

By: Rhys Bowen
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
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Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times best-selling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels.

Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper...Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than 60 years.

It’s 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. For her students, it’s a wealth of history, art, and beauty. For Juliet, it’s poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and they’re forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever.

Key by key, Lettie’s life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds. It’s one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins.

©2021 Janet Quin-Harkin, writing as Rhys Bowen (P)2021 Audible, Inc. 20th Century Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Italy Heartfelt Romance
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I always enjoy books by this author and this does not disappoint.
Really recommend it

Moving story

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I loved every minute of this book and will tell my friends about it

loved it

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I've recently come across this author and I mean to read more of his books! His charcters are believable, as are the plots. You get embroiled in the story and the period of history it takes place in is brought vividly to life. An excellent read, which is also good to listen to!

A story that keeps you guessing !

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although fiction, the history around the storyline in so interesting to. wonderful read as with all of her books

Great story and research loved it

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I've become a Rhys Bowen fan thru her Royal Spyness series, and felt at a loss when I finished those books. So I listened to Tuscan Girl which I loved, and then found Venice Sketchbook. This has been fascinating and so hard to put down! The way that it goes back and forth from Juliet's development and her great-niece, Caroline's discovery of the secret life of her great aunt is very enjoyable. I know that Rhys Bowen has other series, and I'm eager to befriend a new set of characters!

So interesting!

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