The Florence Sisters, Tessa Harris
The Florence Sisters, Tessa Harris
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The Florence Sisters

Author: Tessa Harris

Narrator: Lucy Walker-Evans

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 04/24/2025

Synopsis

'…Tessa Harris has made me appreciate historical novels in a way that I haven't in quite some time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my goodness…this book was …will never be forgotten' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A suspenseful novel of …highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** Italy, 1940. Il Scorpione Desperate to help in any way that she can, Angelina Leone, expert art-historian and the half-Italian niece of ’s founder makes a deal with the devil. To guarantee her beloved Aunt Agatha, the only family she has, safe passage across the city, Lina must authenticate the art ruthlessly stolen from Jewish families. But when she comes across a priceless portrait – one that she cannot bear to see seized by the Germans – Lina declares the masterpiece a fake. But in doing so, will she set off a chain of events with consequences more deadly than she could ever imagine … Readers have been by Tessa Harris: 'Richly told … ' ‘A novel with a ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A chase across war-torn Florence' ‘An look at one Englishwoman's war in Italy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thrilling story, full of heart in mouth moments' A war-torn city. A stolen masterpiece. Two lives in the balance…

About Tessa Harris

Tessa Harris is the author of the acclaimed Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, including Secrets in the Stones and The Anatomist's Apprentice, and the Constance Piper Mystery series, including The Sixth Victim and The Angel Makers. A graduate of Oxford University with a history degree, Tessa has also been a journalist and editor, contributing to many national publications such as the Times and the Telegraph. She has also acted as a literary publicist for several well-known authors.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Booklover BEV on February 22, 2025

WW2 fiction 1940 Florence Italy. Oh my goodness heart rending and gripping. A war torn city, a stolen masterpiece, two lives in the balance. Italy declared war on Britain and every english man and woman have become the enemies. Lina Dr Angelina Leone and her great aunt Agatha tell us their unique sto......more

Goodreads review by annasbook on April 23, 2025

The Florence Sisters is set in wartime Florence, Italy, in 1940. This book is about a city in the war and the brave women who had to live through it. The main character, Lina, is an expert in art history. She is forced to prove that stolen masterpieces are legit. She has to label a priceless portrait......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on February 06, 2025

An absolutely gripping story about a group of ex-pat English women who work with the Italian resistance to prevent Florence’s treasured artworks being removed from the city by the German occupiers during World War II. I found this to be a completely immersive read, and a real page turner. The plot i......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on May 09, 2025

4/5 ⭐️ The year is 1940 and the city of Florence, Italy, faces the impending arrival of the Nazis. Fascists are taking over and the life they knew is coming to an end. Upending businesses, livelihoods and ultimately strong arming the women into joining the war effort. Our main protagonist, Angelina,......more

Goodreads review by Emma on April 26, 2025

A wonderful story of intrigue and secrets and romance. Lina is half Italian and half British she lives with her Aunt Agatha in Italy. Agatha does not speak Italian she has a club with other British and an American ladies where they look at all the artist’s portrait and discuss them they are a font of......more

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Praise for The Florence Sisters: 'A riveting read, with a wonderful cast of characters. Tessa depicts wartime Florence with such loving detail, I felt as if I was actually there. The story of those who risked everything to save the artworks is absolutely gripping, while the thwarted romance had me rooting for the lovers at every turn. It’s a thrilling story, full of heart in mouth moments' 'This slick, sophisticated unforgettable love story, set in Florence, had me completely gripped. I couldn’t put it down. Fast paced, moving and brilliantly researched. You are drawn immediately into the sinister world of Italy on the cusp of war. Five star read' ' meets in this thrilling chase across war-torn Florence' 'Based on real events, this is a suspenseful novel of bravery and determination in the face of Nazi greed. Tessa Harris gives us a world of heightened passions – the beauty of art, a constant sense of danger, and a desperate romance that simmers beneath it all. Highly recommended' ' KATHLEEN McGURL 'A heart-pounding and unforgettable tale…not to be missed!' Praise for Tessa Harris: 'I was swept away by this heart-rending, gripping page-turner set in beautiful Tuscany. A must-read for fans of World War Two fiction' 'The beauty of the Italian countryside is a stunning backdrop for an ugly war of betrayal, cruelty and love, richly told here by Tessa Harris. A must for all fans of WW2 fiction'

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