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'If you've finally got that longed for glass of chilled Prosecco . . . now is the perfect time to read this gripping romance . . . It is as believable as the writing is beautiful.' (Daily Telegraph )
'This is quite simply a beautiful read and will make you believe again in love that conquers all' (News of the World on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Santa Montefiore does sweeping canvases of luxury life to a T' (Daily Mail on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER will light up even the most gloomy of readers' (Sunday Express )
'Stunning setting, compelling storyline, powerful emotions - it's Santa Montefiore at her gloriously intoxicating best' (Daily Record on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Both a love story and a ghost story wrapped in Italian sunshine.' (Choice )
'Deeply atmospheric' (Woman on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Intricate and well written - perfect for a rainy bank holiday.' (Company )
'This is quite simply a beautiful read and will make you believe again in love that conquers all' (News of the World on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Santa Montefiore does sweeping canvases of luxury life to a T' (Daily Mail on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER will light up even the most gloomy of readers' (Sunday Express )
'Stunning setting, compelling storyline, powerful emotions - it's Santa Montefiore at her gloriously intoxicating best' (Daily Record on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Both a love story and a ghost story wrapped in Italian sunshine.' (Choice )
'Deeply atmospheric' (Woman on THE ITALIAN MATCHMAKER )
'Intricate and well written - perfect for a rainy bank holiday.' (Company )
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Do you believe in love after death?
Gianluca has to admit his life is empty. His high-pressure City job, his seven-figure income, his glossy girlfriends - all have long ceased to satisfy him. His marriage is over and he barely knows his young daughters. In search of serenity and a deeper purpose to his existence, he flees to Italy, to the magical Palazzo Montelimone lovingly restored by his parents, to chill and to assess his future. But life on the sun-drenched Amalfi coast is not as peaceful as Luca anticipates.
The palazzo is filled with his mother's eccentric friends and haunted by the ghosts of its murderous past. He meets a woman whose dark eyes are heavy with sorrow and a solemn little boy with an incredible secret. As he begins to unravel a mystery that has its roots in a long-ago act of violence, Luca is forced to face his greatest fear in exchange for the greatest truth.
Gianluca has to admit his life is empty. His high-pressure City job, his seven-figure income, his glossy girlfriends - all have long ceased to satisfy him. His marriage is over and he barely knows his young daughters. In search of serenity and a deeper purpose to his existence, he flees to Italy, to the magical Palazzo Montelimone lovingly restored by his parents, to chill and to assess his future. But life on the sun-drenched Amalfi coast is not as peaceful as Luca anticipates.
The palazzo is filled with his mother's eccentric friends and haunted by the ghosts of its murderous past. He meets a woman whose dark eyes are heavy with sorrow and a solemn little boy with an incredible secret. As he begins to unravel a mystery that has its roots in a long-ago act of violence, Luca is forced to face his greatest fear in exchange for the greatest truth.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an unusual combination of romance, and mystery with a bit of ghost story thrown in for good measure. Montefiore returns to the lives of some of the characters in her earlier The Last Voyage of the Valentia (although it stands alone perfectly well) to tell the story of a rich, handsome, half-Italian banker who after a messy divorce heads to the delights of the Amalfi coast to stay with his parents in a newly renovated palazzo to muse over what he wants in life. He is instantly fascinated by a girl in mourning and her young boy - even more so when he learns that the boy with her drowned two years ago. As he sets about discovering the dark secrets of the palazzo mysteries are uncovered and he finds what he is looking for. It's good escapist romance but it let down by some repetitive descriptions and some frankly ludicrous dialogue. It is a decent summer read though - undemanding and has satisfying page turning plot lines. Don't expect carefully built characterisation though - because you won't find it here.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
loved this book, couldn,t put it down . A wonderful uplifting and spiritual story .The book is beautifully written with believable characters, a thoroughly fantastic read for the summer.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This one lives up to Montefiore reputation.Its a real page turner. Would make a great summer read if you can bear to keep it for that long.
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A bit too slushy for me
I recently bought this and another of the author's books for easy, escapist holiday reading (but read this one before my holiday in Italy). Read more
Published 6 days ago by "Dr Hutch"
Fantastic read
Great book, another fantastically written story. I'm very much looking forward to reading the others! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elle
The Italian Matchmaker
Excellent read - Santa Montefiore has a way of writing that its always hard to put the book down until its finished! cant wait for more of her work.
Published 6 months ago by Tami
Good story line, but flat writing
This was the first book I've read from Santa Montefiore and, having read a synopsis of the plot on the cover, though it sounded intriguing and like a good summer read. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Manumit
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well i have almost finished the Italian matchmaker,this book is full of mystery ,hope,excitement and love,its a book that i do not want to put down,but i also do not want to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by angels
not her best
love all her books, but felt this was not her best. Maybe we have to relate with what is going on with our life to compare!!!
Published 20 months ago by E. Tod
The Italian Matchmaker by Santa Montefiore
This book was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It was emotional, intriguing and very descriptive, so much so that I was actually part of the story and was able to smell the glorious... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Soo Martin
Disappointed.
I bought this book after reading the enthusiastic reviews of previous readers.
I had read & enjoyed The Butterfly Box but was disappointed in this. Read more
I had read & enjoyed The Butterfly Box but was disappointed in this. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Sue B.
Santa Montefiore Never Fails to Please
I read this on holiday a couple of weeks ago and it reinforced my love of Santa's books. She writes so well, I loved the eccentric friends of Gianlucca's mother - and Porci the... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Audrey Hawkins
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