The Invitation
English
By (author): Lucy Foley
The perfect summer read Gorgeously compelling Good Housekeeping
Full of mystery and long-reaching shadows of the past . . . richly drawn and compelling Rosanna Ley
Its 1951. In Europes post-war wreckage, the glittering Italian Riviera draws an eclectic cast of characters; lured by the glamour but seeking an escape.
Amongst them, two outcasts: Hal, an English journalist whos living on his charm; and Stella, an enigmatic society beauty, bound to a profiteering husband. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a wealthy Contessa, he finds himself aboard a yacht headed for Cannes film festival.
Scratch the beautiful surface, and the post-war scars of his new companions are quick to show. Then theres Stella, whose secrets run deeper than anyones stretching back into the violence of Francos Spain. And as Hal gets drawn closer, a love affair begins that will endanger everyone
The Invitation is an epic love story that will transport you from the glamour of the Italian Riviera, to the darkness of war-torn Spain. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Victoria Hislop.
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