Daughter of Genoa

An absolutely gripping and emotional historical novel set in wartime Italy
Love and espionage in a time of war, set in World War 2 Italy, perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham and Angela Petch

'A powerful journey of heartbreak, love, and bravery, this is a book that will stay with readers for a long time' - Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author

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In Nazi-occupied Italy, keeping secrets could be deadly…

Genoa, 1944:

Widowed and alone, Anna Pastorino has been surviving on her wits since the Germans invaded. The daughter of a prominent Jewish antifascist, Anna lives a hidden life in her small flat near the harbour . until an RAF bomb destroys her only shelter. When a Jesuit priest approaches her offering help, she has no choice but to accept. She follows her new friend, Father Vittorio, to a safe house above a printers’ shop in a quiet street near via Assarotti.

But the Tipografia Guichard is more than just a refuge. It’s a forgery workshop: a key part of the secret rescue operation headed by Massimo Teglio, the “Scarlet Pimpernel” of Genoa’s persecuted Jewish population. Drawn into a world of clandestine resistance, Anna discovers a new sense of purpose, a circle of friends, and a passion that brings her alive.

Soon, the little flat above the shop holds more secrets than anyone could imagine. As Anna grows closer to both Teglio and Vittorio, she must confront a past trauma of her own: a secret that might endanger her and everyone she loves.

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Praise for Kat Devereaux:

'So intense and compelling is her storytelling and so extraordinary the real-life stories on which the narrative is based.' Liz Trenow, author of The Secret Sister

'A deeply affective novel that captivated me from the first page.' Shelly Sanders, author of The Night Sparrow

' A deeply intense and moving story of quiet courage.' Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead

'Daughter of Genoa takes the raw truth of the Second World War, and weaves a subtle, moving, often funny and utterly gripping story of everyday heroism in the face of unimaginable horror.' Emma Darwin, author of A Secret Alchemy

'A poignant and beautiful book which tells the incredible story of resistance with aplomb.' - Fergus Butler-Gallie

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