The Last Letters from Villa Clara, Sarah Steele
The Last Letters from Villa Clara, Sarah Steele
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The Last Letters from Villa Clara
A moving and sweeping story of love, betrayal and sacrifice

Author: Sarah Steele

Narrator: Rebecca Norfolk

Unabridged: 9 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 12/05/2024


Synopsis

'A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This is certainly a wow of a read . . . interesting, insightful, suspenseful' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

CAN THE SEARCH FOR A WARTIME SECRET UNLOCK HER FUTURE?

1939. Europe is on the brink of change and in the fear and chaos of pre-war Italy, a painting disappears and is never seen again.

1963. London is on the cusp of change in the swinging 60s. Nightclubs and exclusive parties are in their heyday, as are the art thieves of the East End underworld. But when a lowly boarding-house landlady attempts to take on the upper-crust establishment, and is accused of spying for the Russians, she can save only one thing - her reputation, or the love of her life.

1989. Phoebe Cato is on the verge of losing everything she cares about: her labour of love, the struggling Cato Museum that houses Bruce Cato's collection of masterful reproductions, and worse than that, her beloved uncle Bruce himself. With only months to live, Phoebe may not be able to save Bruce's life, but little does she know that he had planned on saving hers all along.

Following Bruce's final trail of clues, hidden in a series of paintings, Phoebe embarks on a journey to uncover a long-held family secret and a sweeping love story that encompassed the decades . . .

The moving and captivating new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel sweeps us from an Italy simmering on the brink of war through to 1960s London at a time of shadows and Russian spies, taking us on an extraordinary journey of love, courage and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.

About Sarah Steele

Sarah Steele trained as a classical pianist and violinist before joining the world of publishing as an editorial assistant at Hodder and Stoughton. She was for many years a freelance editor, and now lives in the vibrant Gloucestershire town of Stroud.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on October 12, 2024

A triple timeline saga by Sarah Steele and it’s told from the two main female characters points of view and I had no trouble following it and it wasn't at all confusing or overdone. 1938: Europe is on the brink of anther world war, when a reputable London art dealer and his assistant travel to Italy,......more

Goodreads review by Beryl on March 30, 2025

In the art world the finding of ‘lost’ or unknown masters creates massive excitement amongst collectors: provenance being proof of authenticity. But the journey that these works take is nothing short of extraordinary. In ‘The Last Letters from Villa Clara” by Sarah Steele we are on a cleverly execut......more

Goodreads review by Shreedevi on April 17, 2025

A moving and sweeping story of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. The Metropolitan Police Art and Antiques Unit is a branch of the Specialist, Organised & Economic Crime Command within London's Metropolitan Police Service. The unit's purpose is to investigate art theft, illegal trafficking and fraud. Art......more

Goodreads review by Brenda on January 02, 2025

Slow beginning The beginning of this story was hard to get into. The story shifting from 3 different times and all the characters was a little difficult to keep tract of. But the story came together about half way and had an interesting twist towards the ending chapters. No offense to the author but......more

Goodreads review by Robert on February 22, 2025

A love story. you can read the book or watch the movie, Satisfying, if you are into romance.......more