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The Quest For Salerno: The Beauty Of Secrets & Lies
Sophia leads an ordinary life in her quaint home in Richmond-upon-Thames, content with her role as a wife and mother. But when she stumbles upon a wartime mystery surrounding her great aunt Lily, her world is turned upside down.
Through a collection of letters, journals, and old photographs kept by Lily during World War Two, Sophia uncovers a tale of forbidden love between her aunt and an Italian man named Luigi Leoni. As the letters grow increasingly intense, Sophia watches as Lily's chances for happiness slip away, leaving behind only secrets and regrets.
Determined to solve the mystery once and for all, Sophia embarks on a journey to Salerno Province, Italy, in search of the truth. But with a difficult husband standing in her way and family secrets threatening to tear her apart, Sophia must decide whether to follow in her aunt's footsteps or risk everything for the chance at true happiness.
Join Sophia on a journey of discovery, love, and family secrets in this gripping tale of one woman's quest to uncover the truth and set her family's legacy straight. Will Sophia solve the mystery that has haunted her family for generations, or will the truth remain buried forever? Find out in this exciting series from Faith Isabel Bloom.
Through a collection of letters, journals, and old photographs kept by Lily during World War Two, Sophia uncovers a tale of forbidden love between her aunt and an Italian man named Luigi Leoni. As the letters grow increasingly intense, Sophia watches as Lily's chances for happiness slip away, leaving behind only secrets and regrets.
Determined to solve the mystery once and for all, Sophia embarks on a journey to Salerno Province, Italy, in search of the truth. But with a difficult husband standing in her way and family secrets threatening to tear her apart, Sophia must decide whether to follow in her aunt's footsteps or risk everything for the chance at true happiness.
Join Sophia on a journey of discovery, love, and family secrets in this gripping tale of one woman's quest to uncover the truth and set her family's legacy straight. Will Sophia solve the mystery that has haunted her family for generations, or will the truth remain buried forever? Find out in this exciting series from Faith Isabel Bloom.
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August 14, 2022
Lily's Journal
At the death of her Aunt Lily, Sophia is surprised to learn she has inherited a house in Italy that no one knew Lily owned. Apparently, Lily has kept this house from the 1940's and WWII. Right before her aunt dies she tells Lily unlock the vault and find the key.
Sophia has been living an ordinary life with a husband and son in England. Sophia and her husband have become very distant from each other. Sophia leaves her son with her Aunt Amber and decides to travel to Italy and unravel the mystery of her Aunt Lily and the mysterious Luigi Leoni her Aunt was in love with during WWII which is mentioned in letters she finds.
While in Italy her husband calls. He informs her not to get comfortable in Italy as they are selling the property. She informs him she does not want to sell the property.
Now Sophia must make up her mind whether she wishes to continue a distant marriage with Rob or seek out a new life for herself and her son.
This is a very interesting first book to a series and I will await the second .
Thanks to Faith Isabel Bloom for allowing me to read an early copy of the book, all opinions are my own.
At the death of her Aunt Lily, Sophia is surprised to learn she has inherited a house in Italy that no one knew Lily owned. Apparently, Lily has kept this house from the 1940's and WWII. Right before her aunt dies she tells Lily unlock the vault and find the key.
Sophia has been living an ordinary life with a husband and son in England. Sophia and her husband have become very distant from each other. Sophia leaves her son with her Aunt Amber and decides to travel to Italy and unravel the mystery of her Aunt Lily and the mysterious Luigi Leoni her Aunt was in love with during WWII which is mentioned in letters she finds.
While in Italy her husband calls. He informs her not to get comfortable in Italy as they are selling the property. She informs him she does not want to sell the property.
Now Sophia must make up her mind whether she wishes to continue a distant marriage with Rob or seek out a new life for herself and her son.
This is a very interesting first book to a series and I will await the second .
Thanks to Faith Isabel Bloom for allowing me to read an early copy of the book, all opinions are my own.
May 7, 2022
Mamag
This was a good story. I am up to part 4. Finding the next volume is a pain in the rear. When I read I want to read, not hunt and search for the next part. 5 or6 chapters is not worth the trouble. I will continue for now but I'm not sure I'll finish the story. It would have been much more exciting as a novel and not just chunks. Sorry.
This was a good story. I am up to part 4. Finding the next volume is a pain in the rear. When I read I want to read, not hunt and search for the next part. 5 or6 chapters is not worth the trouble. I will continue for now but I'm not sure I'll finish the story. It would have been much more exciting as a novel and not just chunks. Sorry.
March 13, 2022
Letter writing is such a lost art.
My parents met when my mother was 13 (the girl next door!) and they corresponded when my father moved back east to be with his mother again. I remember my mother telling me how romantic my father was in writing; his letters kept her from dating other guys in order to save herself just for him. He’s the only guy she’s ever kissed.
Oh, anyway. Back to the book! Sorry ‘bout that…
If only we still wrote letters and/or journals. Our descendants would get to “meet us” again, but in a different lifetime. As much as we can share with family, there’s nothing like reading about our older generations’ loves, hopes, and losses from their youth.
So many historical mysteries get solved and families receive closure upon someone’s finding these epistolary treasures.
My parents met when my mother was 13 (the girl next door!) and they corresponded when my father moved back east to be with his mother again. I remember my mother telling me how romantic my father was in writing; his letters kept her from dating other guys in order to save herself just for him. He’s the only guy she’s ever kissed.
Oh, anyway. Back to the book! Sorry ‘bout that…
If only we still wrote letters and/or journals. Our descendants would get to “meet us” again, but in a different lifetime. As much as we can share with family, there’s nothing like reading about our older generations’ loves, hopes, and losses from their youth.
So many historical mysteries get solved and families receive closure upon someone’s finding these epistolary treasures.
March 24, 2022
is book picks up with a character from The Last Memory Box being elderly. What secrets had she kept all her life? What would her elderly daughter and her niece find out about her youth? Her niece takes a small vacation back to Italy, back to a place her aunt apparently held very near and dear to. All the questions but no answers. Lost letters from the past only add questions.
Nicely written storyline as a continuation years ahead from The Last Memory Box, and it’s not finished with telling the story. Just enough to get you wrapped into the story
Nicely written storyline as a continuation years ahead from The Last Memory Box, and it’s not finished with telling the story. Just enough to get you wrapped into the story
July 13, 2022
Oh my! So, I've read the prequel and left my review! And just finished this book 1....I now know Lilly's secret...And oh the heart ache she must've suffered. Her and her love Luigi...the twists and turns! I understand more now but find I must continue the search for what has happened thru out Lilly's life, Amber, even with Sophia.
I have received this book free from the author for an honest review and rating. Again, I thank her for it...now off I go to get a bigger snack and big glass of ice tea to begin the next journey!!--P/
I have received this book free from the author for an honest review and rating. Again, I thank her for it...now off I go to get a bigger snack and big glass of ice tea to begin the next journey!!--P/
July 23, 2022
What a Beginning For a Mystery!
An Italian woman had died and papers found in a safe introduced a mystery. What does all this mean? Will we be able to solve the mystery?
In Book 1 an Italian woman has died, years after World War 2, leaving cryptic notes about property in Italy. A mystery is revealed leaving today's heirs with clues about family involvement from the World War II era. Will these young people be able to fo!!ow the clues? Read more to find out!
An Italian woman had died and papers found in a safe introduced a mystery. What does all this mean? Will we be able to solve the mystery?
In Book 1 an Italian woman has died, years after World War 2, leaving cryptic notes about property in Italy. A mystery is revealed leaving today's heirs with clues about family involvement from the World War II era. Will these young people be able to fo!!ow the clues? Read more to find out!
November 5, 2022
Upon her Aunt Lily’s death, Sophia discovers that the woman who raised her after the death of her parents had a secret life. Sophia has inherited a house in Italy and instructions to spread her aunt Lily’s ashes in Italy and use a key to open a vault. Ms Bloom immediately draws the reader into mysteries to be solved and keeps you riveted. This is an exciting read leaving the reader wanting more of the story.
March 12, 2022
This book sends Sophia to Salerno where she discovers secrets her Aunt kept. The beautiful descriptions made me feel like I was riding along with Sophia and her exciting adventure. I am looking forward to going on the next part of the adventure with Sophie. I would highly recommend it. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
March 20, 2022
Sophia goes to Italy to carry out her Aunt Lily's last wishes . While there she discovers there was much she didn't know about her aunt . She also stumbles on a mystery.
A promising start to the series. The story only touches on part of the mystery to come and I am eager to read more.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and this is my freely given and honest review.
A promising start to the series. The story only touches on part of the mystery to come and I am eager to read more.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and this is my freely given and honest review.
July 13, 2022
This story focuses on Sophia, who has inherited a house from her beloved Aunt Lily. This is where life decisions will be made. I enjoyed the journey Sophia takes to unravel the mystery of her aunt and to find the path to happiness and fulfillment for her life. I enjoyed this one and look forward to the next book. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2022
Fantastic book. Lots of twists and turns. Must read book 2 to find out what will happen to Sophie.
If you enjoy romance, intrigue, and Italy you will certainly enjoy this book.
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
If you enjoy romance, intrigue, and Italy you will certainly enjoy this book.
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
May 17, 2022
It ended so abruptly in 5 brief chapters with no conclusion. It seemed as if I had purchased a sample. I will be asking for a refund.
May 26, 2022
Wonderful and and a adventure
Such an adventure that Lily has taken her niece Sophia on. I'm looking forward to reading the next book of the secrets ☺️. I'm loving it.
Such an adventure that Lily has taken her niece Sophia on. I'm looking forward to reading the next book of the secrets ☺️. I'm loving it.
July 16, 2022
Not sure how to talk about this one: historical fiction or mystery. Great start in how Sophia begins to unravel a mystery thanks to found letters from he Aunt. Good start to what I hope is a series of tales about Sophia and her Aunt's past in Italy. Quick, read and really puts you there reading the letters alongside the characters.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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