The release date for the English version of 'The Venice Sketchbook' by
Rhys Bowen is Apr 2021. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
The captivating story of fleeting meetings and enduring passion by the New York Times bestselling author of Above the Bay of Angels and The Tuscan Child delves into the collision of love and secrets in Venice during World War II.
When Caroline Grant gets an unexpected gift, she is still having difficulty accepting her marriage is ending. Her dear great-aunt Lettie leaves her with three keys, a sketchbook, and a last whisper.Venice. Caroline's mission was to uncover the secrets that had been kept hidden for more than sixty years and to disperse Juliet "Lettie" Browning's ashes in the city that she loved.
Juliet Browning, an art instructor, travels to the charming city of Venice in 1938. It's a treasure trove of beauty, art, and history for her pupils. Juliet sees it as an opportunity to reunite with her beloved Leonardo Da Rossi, whose destiny has already been predetermined by his aristocratic family, and as a chance to relive painful memories. Nothing can separate them, no matter how star-crossed they are. until the war threatens Venice and they have to battle to stay alive and safeguard a secret that will tie them together forever.
Lettie's story of unattainable love, grief, and bravery is revealed piece by piece. Caroline can now put it right as she embarks on her own self-discovery quest.