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The unforgettable stories of two women crossing centuries as past and present weave together in this beautifully moving summer read. 2017: Millie wants more from her relationship and more from her life. So when her boss Max abruptly ends their affair, she takes the opportunity to write a feature in Italy. Staying in a gorgeous villa, Millie unexpectedly falls in love with the owner, Lorenzo. Together they begin to unravel an incredible story, threaded through generations of silk weavers. And Millie finds herself compelled to discover the identity of a mysterious woman in a portrait... 1704: Anastasia is desperate to escape her controlling and volatile father and plans to marry in secret. But instead of the life she has dreamed of, she finds herself trapped in Venice, the unwilling wife of a silk weaver. Despite her circumstances, Anastasia is determined to change her fate... A gorgeously written, richly evocative story, The Silk Weaver's Wife is perfect for readers who love The Secret Wife and Island of Secrets. What everyone is saying about Debbie Rix: 'Rix transports her readers to Italy, both past and present in this sweeping and sumptuous tale.' Librarian 'If you enjoy historical fiction you will definitely enjoy this one. I just couldn't put it down. Definitely one I recommend.' Consumer Reviewer 'The author's beautiful, evocative prose and vivid descriptions have swept me off my feet and taken me on a mesmerising unforgettable journey back in time, bringing locations and characters from a bygone era back to life in stunning vivid colour.'Relax and Read Books 'Debbie Rix is one of my favourite historical fiction authors and with this book, she has surpassed herself! The research is skillfully woven into a fabulous story, the past and the present interweaving beautifully, culminating in a dramatic and immensely satisfying finale.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I've just spent the most luscious three days cocooned in this novel which details the interwoven stories of two women across the centuries ... Seamlessly written and researched. Rix weaves magic and more. Evocative and captivating barely do the book justice.' The Book Trail, 5 stars 'Perfect historical fiction mixed with present day. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this book. I gobbled it up over the afternoon and night. Definitely want to read this author again.' Nik Book Lover 'The book is beautifully written and the Italian setting is perfectly drawn in both modern and historical settings, with sufficient detail to bring Pisa vividly to life, clearly by someone who loves it and knows it well ... this is a wonderful story.' Being Anne Reading

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