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An Italian Island Secret
Why a Booktrail?
2024: It’s time to return to the island…
What you need to know before your trail
Alessia knows her grandmother grew up on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia, off the coast from Naples. But Ornella seldom talks about her life there – or why she never went back.
So Alessia is amazed when Ornella reveals that as a young woman, she had worked on the set of a famous 1950s movie filmed on the island. Is there a link between the film set and the tragic death of Ornella’s teenage sister?
Ornella has kept her past – and the life-changing promise she made – a secret for over sixty years. She has tried not to think about the love she gave up. But now, perhaps the truth should finally be revealed…
Travelling to Ischia together, Alessia falls in love with the captivating island. Meeting handsome journalist Roberto helps her dig deeper into her family’s past, too. Just what happened to Ornella’s sister? What heart-wrenching secret is her grandmother hiding?
This summer, can Alessia and Ornella put the past to rest and find the happy ending they both deserve?
Travel Guide
Ischia
The vivid descriptions of Ischia are breath-taking. You can tell the author has intimate knowledge of the places she writes about but not only that – the way they smell, sound and make you feel. This is someone with a passion for this place, its people and its heritage and it shows in the writing.
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples known for its mineral-rich thermal waters. The beach has views of medieval Aragonese Castle, linked to Ischia by a stone bridge. The 18th-century Palazzo dell’Orologio houses the Sea Museum, devoted to Ischia’s fishing tradition.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: An Italian Island Secret
Destination/location: Ischia Author/guide: Victoria Springfield Departure Time: 2024
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