The narrative unfolds in two distinct eras, alternating between the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany and the rugged coast of Devon.
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 Una_casa_junto_al_mar_Santa_Montefiore.epub
(originally The House by the Sea ), written by Santa Montefiore , is a sweeping historical romance that weaves together two timelines across Italy and England. Published in Spanish by Umbriel , it is a story about long-lost secrets, class divides, and the enduring power of first love. Plot Overview The narrative unfolds in two distinct eras, alternating
Much of the tension arises from what is left unsaid, showing how past decisions ripple through generations. As Marina deals with her own family's complexities,