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Once Upon a Time in Venice

By Carol Kirkwood

Romance and intrigue set against the timeless mystery of the most beautiful city on earth, Venice.

Secrets, sizzle and surprises in Carol Kirkwood’s signature brand of escapist fiction. Mamma Mia meets Jackie Collins with a strong romantic heart that has made her a Sunday Times bestseller.

Can Venice weave its magical spell when three women’s lives collide?

One moonlit night, glamorous Venetian, Gina Lombardi is thrown together with a masked stranger during the Venice carnival and finds an immediate and unforgettable connection.

Izzy Roberts is personal assistant to Hollywood’s biggest action star, Brad Redford. But she’s been keeping a secret — one that could ruin their relationship.

Lucia Bruni is the ultimate diva. As Italy’s biggest opera star, she can have whatever and whoever she wants. Now she wants something she can’t have, and she’ll do anything to get it.

Secrets, sizzle and surprises in Carol Kirkwood’s signature brand of escapist fiction. Mamma Mia meets Jackie Collins with a strong romantic heart that has made her a Sunday Times bestseller.

Format: Trade Paperback
Release Date: 18 Jul 2024
Pages: 400
ISBN: 978-0-00-855098-1
Price: £14.99 (Export Price) , £14.99, €None
Carol Kirkwood is one of our most loved TV personalities. Millions of viewers and listeners know her for her weather reports on BBC Breakfast and Wimbledon fortnight, and for waltzing into our hearts on Strictly Come Dancing. Carol was inspired to write her first novel by her passion for travel and her love of Hollywood glamour. Her debut novel, Under a Greek Moon, and its follow up, The Hotel on the Riviera, both reached the Sunday Times bestseller list. Off-screen, Carol can often be found ensconced in a book, singing, dancing and taking long walks in the countryside.

Praise for Carol Kirkwood: -

”'Soak up the glamour … A great summer read” - Prima

”'Expect plenty of glamour and dramas in this sunshine read” - - Choice

”'A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama - marvellous!” - Anton du Beke

”'An exquisite tale of love lost and found that’s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A Perfect summer read.” - Judy Murray

”'An absolute cracking read - it’s brilliant!” - Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch

”'Sun-soaked, glamorous escapism.” - Cressida McLaughlin

”'A sizzling summer read. I couldn’t put it down.” - Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage