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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of A Sicilian Affair – SICILY
7th April 2024
Giveaway: 3 copies of A Sicilian Affair by Susan Lewis
UK ONLY
We are delighted to offer 3 copies of this thriller set in Sicily (publishing 11 April 2024).
A fresh start where no-one knows her name is exactly what Catie is looking for from her Sicilian escape.
When Catie meets handsome Giancarlo, she has stumbled across a love that could last forever… If only she can admit the truth about her past.
But the scars of betrayal from her broken marriage and fragile family are only part of the story.
Some secrets are too devastating to share…
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Midnight in Sicily by Peter Robb
I tend to re-read The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa every few years. It is such an evocative novel which makes you feel as if you are there in the heart of Sicily.
I enjoyed My Lemon grove Summer by Jo Thomas, certainly gave a flavour of what a lovely place it would be to visit
I haven’t read the book, but I have certainly seen The Godfather
I don’t think I have read any set in Sicily, but would love to
can’t think of a series by any author
Without a doubt the Inspector Montalbano books by Andrea Camilleri
I sought & bought a copy of
The Leopard
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa,
After all the hype I found it incredibly slow and boring.
Only highlights were the historical nods to the changing power in the country.
Enjoyed reading ‘The Return’ by Victoria Hislop.
There is a lot of history about the place – the war etc – I love to get some learning out of books.
i dont remember reading any by my wife is a susan lewis fan and would love this
i really cant think of any
Not actually read any books set in Sicilly, but I fancy giving The Optician of Lampedusa a read.
I absolutely loved The Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas … a great escape to the mountains and turquoise blue seas of Sicily.
I enjoyed My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas
I haven’t read a book set in Sicily before so I would love to read this one, as it is a beautiful place to visit and makes me think of summer!
I haven’t read a book set in Sicily before so it would be lovely to read this one as it is a beautiful place to visit and just makes me think of summer!
i cant think of any!
Death In Sicily. This includes a series of three books in one about murder – entertaining, often funny, and usually have a twist at the end. The author also includes descriptions of Sicily’s terrain and food which I love.
For me it’s The Out of Office Girl from Nicola Doherty
Midnight in Sicily / Peter Robb
My favourite is A Ruby in her Navel by Barry Unsworth
My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas
Love Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Salvo Montalbano books
My Lemon Grove Summer
Inspector Montalbano books
One Summer in Sicily by Nancy Barone.
I don’t think I’ve read a book set in Sicily before but I do love a sun-drenched setting!
Andrea Camilleri-and his Montalbano series of books. Always quirky, great cast of regular characters and perfect to ‘armchair visit’ Sicily!
Has to be The Godfather by Mario Puzo – such a classic and instantly takes you to Sicily
A big fan of Susan Lewis books but I don’t recall any books I’ve read set in Sicily. I do however have a vague recollection of studying Shakespeare’s The Winters Tale in school over 6o year’s ago. I think one of the main characters was King of Sicily.
The Leopard by Giuseppe di Lampedusa. A bit of history woven into a good story adds extra appeal to me. There’s also something about people never properly learning from the past which adds an extra element of curiosity.
Lonely Planet Sicily by Lonely Planet,
I use Lonely Planet Books a Lot, I find them useful and informative.
My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas is absolutely brilliant, it was that good I had to read it again!
I’m afraid I don’t know any, but I would love to win this great prize
Midnight in Sicily
I don’t think I’ve read a book set in Sicily but I would love to. It looks like such a beautiful island
All the Montalbano books by Camilleri and also The Leopard give a real insight into Sicily.
I’ve never read a book set in Sicily, so this would be a good place to start!
No favourite author but books set in Sicily generally have romance and intrigue set in them.
My Lemon Grove Summer
I enjoyed My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas
All the Andrea Camilleri and Stephen Sartarelli Montalbani books – really make you feel like you’re there with the sea breezes and stifling heat!
I thought I had read at least one book set in Sicily, but nothing is ringing a bell in your database! I have certainly read a few Susan Lewis books before.
I can’t think of any books that I have read based on Sicily, but I would love to read one, especially by Susan Lewis as her writing makes you believe you are there.
I don’t know any books set in Siciliy
I LOVE SUSAN LEWIS BOOKS, I HAVE NEVER READ ANY BOOK BY ANY AUTHOR SET IN SICILY, I COULD PRETEND I AM ON HOLIDAY!
I’ve really enjoyed the Inspector Montalbano books
I have never read any books based in Sicily but look forward to reading this one as I do enjoy Susan Lewis books.
Books set in Sicily comp
love the The Other End of the Line Andrea Camilleri,
Great novel that breathes out the essence of Sicily, quirky characters,a fine mystery a pleasure to read
I’m a fan of books by Jo Thomas. She sets her books in beautiful places. Her book, My Lemon Grove Summer, is set in Sicily.
It has to be Andrea Camilleri’s books!
I enjoyed Sue Moorcroft’s book An Italian Island Summer and Cathy Kelly’s Sisterhood both of which took place at least partly in Sicily.
A Ruby in Her Navel by Barry Unsworth
The writing flowed full of beautiful thinks
The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa is a really good read
My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas. Her books are always so descriptive that you feel as if you’re there!
I like My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas. It’s such a lovely read and transports me to warmer climes immediately.
looks like a good read
The Potter’s Field by Andrea Camilleri
The Silent Duchess by Dacia Maraini was a great read.
I love A Ruby in Her Navel by Barry Unsworth about court intrigues and passions in 12th century Sicily.
I also loved The Leopard by Guiseppe Di Lampedusa and Midnight in Sicily by Peter Rob which is a historical account of Sicilian life. I’d l9vely to read A Sicilian Man by Susan Lewis
I love The Sicilian by Mario Puzo!
Several years ago I read A House in Sicily by Daphne Phelps. It’s a very interesting read and although written as a novel,it is actually a true story. Daphne inherited a house in Sicily shortly after the war. Such an interesting read which I may have to find and read again. It does make me want to travel to Sicily!
Haven’t read the books but do enjoy Inspector Montalbano on the tv think I might have to try the books.
The Villa in Sicily is a great read by Elise Darcy.
The only book set in Sicily that I can recall reading is The Secret of Villa Alba, by Louise Douglas. As far as I can recall it didn’t teach me much about the place, except that it is very hilly with lots of remote areas and prone to earthquakes. It was more about the characters involved and their hidden stories
The Inspector Montalbano books are favourites of mine. Also I love Santa Montefiore’s books, many of which are set in Italy- none in Sicily though, unless I’m mistaken.
I don’t know any!
I’ve not read a book set in Sicily yet, I’d love to rectify that and read this one.
Don’t think I have read any set in Sicily but loved A room with a view by E. M. Forster
Can’t think of any except The Godfather
I have read one of Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano books and always try to read books set in places that I go to, but I haven’t yet been to Sicily. I have read quite a few books set in Italy – I think my favourite was My Brilliant friend by Elena Ferrante. When I went to Bologna last year I read The Girl from Bologna by Siobhan Daiko.
I enjoyed reading Secrets in Sicily by Penny Feeny
I don’t think I’ve read any books set in Sicily, BUT if I ever get the chance to go there, I always like to read a book set in the country I’m visiting and I love detective crime fiction, I’d read The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri’s the first in the Inspector Montalbano series.
My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas is a favourite of mine.
A lovely book set in Sicily I have found is, Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa by Matthew Fort.
I wouldn’t normally have chosen this book as it is narrated by a man. But I love a travel book and I love food. So this is a great combination. I loved the descriptions he painted verbally and I could taste the food. Perfect.
Love her books. I’m not sure I’ve read any set in Sicily yet, but this sounds great.
Probably not the answer you expect, but Mary Taylor Simeti’s Sicilian Food is an old favourite cookbook, perfect to browse for Mediterranean food lovers like me. ( Time my made Caponata again!)
I love Jo Thomas’ books. She writes about many different places, including Sicily. My Lemon Grove Summer was an easy holiday read.
Greta giveaway, I love all Susan Lewis novels.
Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano books Are wonderful
Sicily is a place I’ve always wanted to go, it looks truly stunning. I recently read My Lemon Grove Summer by Jo Thomas, I swear I could smell those lemons while I was reading!
I enjoyed The Leopard by Giuseppe di Lampedusa