Book Info
Name of Book : The Secret of Villa Alba
Author : Louise Douglas
Publisher : Boldwood Books
Publication Date : July 3 , 2023
No. of Pages : 414
Format : Netgalley DRC
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Author Introduction
Louise Douglas is the bestselling and brilliantly reviewed author and an RNA award winner. The Secrets Between Us was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. She lives in the West Country. She has written some bestselling books like The Room In The Attic, The House By The Sea, The Scarlet Dress, In Her Shadow, The Secrets Between us, The Secret By The Lake.
Blurb
1968, Sicily, Just months after a terrible earthquake has destroyed the mountain town of Gibellina, Enzo and his wife Irene Borgata are making their way back to the family home, Villa Alba, on roads overlooked by the eerie backdrop of the flattened ghost town. When their car breaks down, Enzo leaves his young wife to go and get help, but when he returns there is no trace of Irene. No body, no sign of a struggle, nothing.
2003. TV showman and true crime aficionado Milo Conti is Italy’s darling, uncovering and solving historic crimes for his legion of fans. When he turns his attention to the story of the missing Irene Borgata, accusing her husband of her murder, Enzo’s daughter Maddi asks her childhood friend, retired detective April Cobain, for help to prove her father’s innocence. But the tale April discovers is murky: mafia meetings, infidelity, mistaken identity, grief and unshakable love. As the world slowly closes in on the claustrophobic Villa Alba, and the house begins to reveal its secrets, will the Borgata family wish they’d never asked April to investigate? And what did happen to Enzo’s missing wife Irene.
My Opinion
It took my breath away..........
Louise Douglas has done it again. With The Secret of Villa Alba, the author has spun an amazing tale of a family. the story not only entertains but haunts you. All the characters have contributed equally in this drama. The book turns out to be a page turner with its witty plot. I have already read previous book by the author and has very high expectations. And, the author has delivered much more than that. The climax is the one to die for. You would not be able to skip a single page.
Definitely, 5 stars for the book. Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for providing me with an opportunity to be a part of the blog tour.
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