‘Glorious escapism … I fell in love with Italy all over again!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE
'Soak up the glamour' PRIMA
'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE
Can one magical city change their destiny?Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks…
The masked stranger
When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.
The Hollywood legend
Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?
The ultimate diva
Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants?
As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?
Readers love Carol Kirkwood!'This book was a joy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It had me gripped from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another wonderful book … very refreshing and engaging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Perfect holiday read – pure romantic escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book … devoured it in a couple of days' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author: Carol Kirkwood
Publication Date: 2025-06-05
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 384
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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