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The Summer Villa
- Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
‘Thoroughly enjoyable…sparkling with glamour, romance and suspense’ Anna McPartlin, bestselling author of The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes
‘If you need some escapism, this lovely read set on Italy’s Amalfi Coast is the ideal pick’
Good Housekeeping
‘This escapist read is not only packed with Italian sunshine and charming warmth, but also a strong sense of friendship’
Woman & Home
‘This wonderful literary tale of rekindled friendship will transport you to the delights of a summer in Italy’
My Weekly
‘A feel-good novel about family, friendship and love’
HELLO!
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Three women. One summer reunion. Secrets will be revealed…
Villa Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amidst dappled lemon groves and the fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the process forged an unlikely friendship.
Now, years later, Kim has transformed the crumbling house into a luxury retreat and has invited her friends back for the summer to celebrate.
But as friendships are rekindled under the Italian sun, secrets buried in the past will come to light, and not everyone is happy that the three friends are reuniting… Each woman will have things to face up to if they are all to find true happiness and fully embrace the sweet life.
An epic summer read about food, friendship and the magic of Italy, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Sheila O’Flanagan.
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More praise for The Summer Villa: ‘Its beautiful descriptions of the gorgeous settings make this novel the escapism we all need now’
Woman’s Weekly
‘[A] blissful getaway’
Sunday Post
‘Gripping’
Bella
‘Evocative’
Choice
Critic reviews
PRAISE FOR THE SUMMER VILLA
‘Three evocative journeys from heartbreak to hope, bolstered by female friendship and set against the irresistible backdrop of a villa on the Amalfi Coast: what's not to love?’
Roisin Meaney
‘We’re all looking for some escapism right now, so join Kim, Colette and Annie as they have a reunion at Villa Dolce Vita on the picturesque Amalfi coast’
Prima
PRAISE FOR MELISSA HILL
‘I was completely gripped’
Sarah Morgan
‘Emotional and cleverly crafted with well-drawn characters.’ The People
‘Another great read from the best-selling Irish author’
Hello magazine
‘This emotive story will touch your heart’
My Weekly
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- Teresa Harwood
- 05-04-21
Not for me
A story of long buried secrets. Three friends reunite at the Dolce Vita on the Amalfi Coast where they met years ago. Hedonistic Annie, shy Collette and spoilt brat Kim formed an unlikely friendship all those years ago and now Kim has transformed the Villa and invited her friends to the opening. The beautiful Italian countryside redeemed this book for me as I found the characters rather annoying.
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- Tubster
- 18-04-21
LOVED IT
Have always enjoyed Mellisa Hill's books , I'm ready for another fantastic read Thank you Melissa
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- Ingrid Simon
- 14-06-20
What a great story. What a surprise at the end.
I could read it a second time. Certainly my next book will be from Melissa Hill.
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