THE ITALIAN DAUGHTER by Soraya Lane

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 Italy, 1946. 'Estee, I bought this ring years ago and have kept it safe ever since. You're the only woman I've ever loved.' She reached for Felix's hand and gently closed it over the box.

'No,' she whispered. 'I want you to propose only when you're truly free.'

London, present day: Lily clutches a faded piece of paper in her hands, having just discovered that her grandmother was born at a home for unmarried mothers. The only clues to her past are contained on a handwritten Italian recipe and an old theatre programme.

Desperate for answers, Lily accepts a job on a picturesque Italian vineyard. Arriving at the palatial home of the Martinelli family, Lily is captivated by the acres of vines that surround her and struck by their charming son Antonio, who agrees to help her solve the mystery of her grandmother's life.

As Lily unravels the truth, she starts to fall for Italy - and Antonio.

And when she traces the recipe back to a bakery in a hilltop village, she unearths a tragic love story that changes everything...

But can Lily find the courage to follow her heart, or will her family's heart-wrenching story force her home?

An utterly enchanting and heartbreaking novel about lost loves, family secrets and enduring hope. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.