The book explores the barriers between the wealthy elite and the working class, particularly in the mid-century Italian setting.
The narrative unfolds in two distinct eras, alternating between the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany and the rugged coast of Devon. Una_casa_junto_al_mar_Santa_Montefiore.epub
The presence of the artist Rafa in the modern timeline serves as a catalyst for emotional discovery and personal growth for Marina and her family. Reading Experience The book explores the barriers between the wealthy
Ten-year-old Floriana is the daughter of a poor seamstress. She becomes obsessed with a magnificent local villa and eventually meets Dante, the son of the wealthy owner. Despite their different social standings, they form a deep bond that matures into a passionate, albeit forbidden, romance as they grow older. However, a tragic secret threatens to tear them apart. Reading Experience Ten-year-old Floriana is the daughter of
Marina, the owner of a struggling country hotel, is desperate to save her business. She hires a mysterious artist named Rafa to teach painting classes over the summer. As Marina deals with her own family's complexities, the arrival of Rafa begins to peel back the layers of a hidden past that connects her life to Floriana’s story in Italy decades earlier. Key Themes