I'm excited to be participating in another great Boldwood Blog Tour for The Tuscan Orphan by Siohban Daiko!
Synopsis:
1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her.
For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for.
Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep?
Heartbreaking and immersive, this powerful story of the strength of the human spirit will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen
Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/tuscanorphansocial
I haven't read Fiona Valpy or Rhys Bowen's books, but I have read some Kristin Hannah's and I would definitely agree with that claim above. If you're a fan of her books this is one you should check out.
My Thoughts:
Well of course, books with orphan in the title draw me in, so you know this one would be on my TBR for that alone. WWII books have felt a bit overdone for me in the last few years, but being that this one was set in Italy where most are set in Poland, Germany or France, this did help in drawing me in as well. I really liked the Carrie story line and thought that for a typical "nurse on the frontlines" plot, Daiko did a really good job of keeping it interesting and with enough unique details that I didn't feel it was just another WWII nurse story. The brutality of the war contrasted against the beautiful imagery of the setting made for an impressively well written story. This one is definitely worth checking out if you're interested in a WWII histfic with Italy as the setting!
Author Bio –
Siobhan Daiko writes powerful and sweeping historical fiction set in Italy during the second World War, with strong women at its heart. She now lives near Venice, having been a teacher in Wales for many years.
Social Media Links –
Twitter https://twitter.com/siobhandaiko
Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/SiobhanDaikoNews
Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/siobhan-daiko
Thanks again to Rachel and Boldwood for giving me the chance to read and review this book! This tour is only mid-way through so you should definitely check out the other stops on this fantastic blog tour!
