Rosanna Menici is just eleven years old when she meets Roberto Rossini, the man who will change her life forever. In the years to come, their destinies are bound together by their extraordinary talents as opera singers and by their enduring but obsessive love for each other - a love that will ultimately affect the lives of all those closest to them. For, as Rosanna slowly discovers, their union is haunted by powerful secrets from the past . . . Rosanna's journey takes her from humble beginnings in the back streets of Naples to the glittering stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Set against a dazzling backdrop of evocative locations, The Italian Girl unfolds into a poignant and unforgettable tale of love, betrayal and self-discovery. From the international bestselling author of Hothouse Flower and The Midnight Rose comes The Italian Girl - first published as Aria under the name Lucinda Edmonds.
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The Italian Girl
Rosanna Menici is just eleven years old when she meets Roberto Rossini, the man who will change her life forever. In the years to come, their destinies are bound together by their extraordinary talents as opera singers and by their enduring but obsessive love for each other - a love that will ultimately affect the lives of all those closest to them. For, as Rosanna slowly discovers, their union is haunted by powerful secrets from the past . . . Rosanna's journey takes her from humble beginnings in the back streets of Naples to the glittering stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Set against a dazzling backdrop of evocative locations, The Italian Girl unfolds into a poignant and unforgettable tale of love, betrayal and self-discovery. From the international bestselling author of Hothouse Flower and The Midnight Rose comes The Italian Girl - first published as Aria under the name Lucinda Edmonds.
Popular Reviews(3)
Reviewed by Nicole I like that the book is not structured like a typical love story, but also shows the negative and difficult sides of relationships. I especially like that you can experience the events from different characters’ perspectives, which makes it easier to understand their feelings, thoughts, and actions. I find it particularly nice that the strongest relationship in the book is the sibling love between Rosanna and Luca and not the romantic relationship between Rosanna and Roberto . Despite the fact that Rosanna pushes all the other people away from her during their relationship, Luca remains by her side and supports her, even when things get difficult between the two of them. Overall, I find the book interesting because it doesn't just romanticize love, but also shows how complicated relationships can be and what negative effects an unhealthy relationship can have. It conveys to me that love alone is not always enough to stay in a relationship with someone.
Reviewed by ClaudiaLoved it. Starts in Napoli. Goes on in Milan. You get involved in the Italian way of live, their thinking, you can smell the heat, feel the sun, you become part of the protagnist’s struggles, needs, worries. Lucinda Riley will forever be one of my favorite authors.
Reviewed by Lidia TessmannZu langatmig…zu vorhersehbar. Nicht empfehlenswert