A woman who became a spy, a mother, a prisoner of war and a refugee. The Venice sketchbook : a novel / Rhys Bowen. The story is told in two time periods but is not at all confusing for the gist of the whole account is of relatives at a later time exploring the earlier time. was Joshs manipulation of herthat her sons shrink said it would be traumatizing for him to fly and the fact that he was now rich and powerful so if it came to a court case she couldnt possibly win. This dual timeline story follows the adventures and misadventures of two women in two separate eras but in the same exact place, La Serenissima. Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. . Caroline seemed a little weak and flat, although part of the subplot is that a somewhat wimpy woman (both Caroline and Lettie) starts to find her voice and self once she is separated from the life that defined her. The Venice Sketchbook is told in a dual timeline with a dual POV. I've read so many WWII novels that -- as I started one a few weeks ago and it's not bad (The Baker's Secret -- have you read it?) 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2021. I did not enjoy this book. I would like for this one to dive more into the history or details of the war. Venice. Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels. Q: Towards the end, on page 384, you wrote, "I don't know what makes people act in time of war." The Venice Sketchbook is a departure for author Rhys Bowen from her charming mysteries. This is a tale brimming with secrets, romance, and possibilities, cast against the colorful setting of irresistible Venice. Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin Escape Reality, Read Fiction! However, ten years later, she is gifted a bursary as an art teacher to travel to Venice and study art for a year. Bowens work has won twenty honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Take a look around, grab a good book, and join in! Key by key, Letties life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds.
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