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Cindy | 2/16/2014
" Honestly I couldn't get very far into this book. It didn't peak my interest at all. "
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Valerie | 2/7/2014
" Listened to it and probably would have been better had I read it since I had a hard time keeping track of all the different family connections. Loved the dry British humor and it was an interesting art history mystery... "
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Barbara Rosenthal | 2/1/2014
" A darkly provocative mystery set in the Tuscan hills; clue by clue the mystery of the ancient garden is revealed; and a more recent murder. Fun! Fun! Fun! "
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marsha | 1/31/2014
" A surprising story about the secrets within a family. "
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Gillian | 1/30/2014
" Got this as a swap whilst on holiday having whizzed through my book club book. Its just great. A love story (not my usual thing) but an old murder mystery with roman gods thrown in for good luck. Loved it. "
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Jay | 1/9/2014
" An amazing novel that has 2 distinct mysteries that get solved within, narrated by an English art student still not yet having found himself. It was written by a screenwriter who delighted me in writing in a beautifully visual style that had me immersed in Tuscany in the hot summer of 1958. There is some post-WW II intrigue, as well as some humor, love and drama, surrounded by a Renaissance Tuscan garden and villa, all interwoven in a book I couldn't put down. This author, Mark Mills, deservedly won recognition with his first novel, Amagansett, which took place in post-WW II Long Island, New York. There are 2 more of his I will need to track down! "
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Sheri | 1/6/2014
" I found this on the street. It was not bad. "
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Kristina | 12/28/2013
" Really enjoyed this book. It moved along quickly and painted a vivid picture of the architecture within the book. "
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Diana Apperley | 11/20/2013
" Quite a good story but I didn't feel the writing was up to much. Wouldn't recommend this book. "
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Robin | 8/30/2013
" I don't know how he did it, but this is a love story, history who dunnit, study of the classics (dante), which is set in 1958, with a magnificant back history. It sounds like it should be a mess and difficult to ready - but it's a really well paced novel and a lovely read. "
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Lindsey | 5/13/2013
" Um, a tad predictable & pretentious. Read it if you like the Italian countryside in the 50s. And murder "mysteries". "
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Felicia | 5/12/2013
" A promising but disappointing book, in my opinion. Too many characters and descriptions made me lose interest along the way. "
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Mary G. | 3/28/2013
" A very captivating story. As one reviewer noted it slowly built. I liked Mills first novel a little more but he truly is a gifted writer. "
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Kathy | 1/5/2013
" Intriguing....I enjoyed the connections made between the classics and the garden as the mystery unfolded! "
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Babete | 12/21/2012
" Um romance invulgar e cativante. "
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Whitney | 12/10/2012
" This book starts out slowly, but a very interesting and complicated plot unfolds. The story hinges on some knowledge of mythology and art/art history; something I wish I knew more about. I may read it again just to learn more about the allusions used throughout. "
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Jeana | 11/16/2012
" This book was GREAT! I loved the mystery that I wasn't expecting and I loved that it was set in Tuscany. I spent many afternoons in the seaside town where one scene takes place. If you liked Da Vinci Code, then you'll love this, too! "
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Fiona Glass | 8/14/2012
" Two of my favourite things - an intriguing mystery and a beatiful garden - in one. What's not to like? "
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Katie Grainger | 11/10/2011
" This was a very interesting story! Fascinating and engaging!! "
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Greenwood | 11/7/2011
" Great mix of history, intrigue and architecture. Riveting. "
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Pattie | 9/28/2011
" Pleasant to read on hot summer nights, very evocative, but thin in the end. Plus I thought the women were pretty...uh...sexually liberated for the time (early 1950s). "
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Susanne | 9/25/2011
" great book. Well written, good storyline. I would definately recommend this. "
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Paula Smith | 8/3/2011
" The second book I've read by him, the first being The Information Officer. He is an awesome writer. Loved it! "
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Pa | 5/22/2011
" An interesting story of an Italian garden and the mystery that it holds. There actually are two 'murder mysteries' entwined: one from several hundred years ago and one from WWII. A decent plot and some interesting characters.
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Wendy | 5/2/2011
" I really enjoyed Amagansett, so was excited to read this, but found it a little less interesting than expected. An enjoyable read, but not a page-turner as I'd hoped.
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Dawna | 3/27/2011
" This was a Book Club read so I "had" to finish it. It started out slow for me but I found more interested as the book moved along. Toward the final 1/3 of the book, the need to read what was happening kept me up late. A good mystery and a taste of Italy.
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Emma | 3/19/2011
" More like 3.5, but very good!
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Ana | 3/9/2011
" My first DNF of the year, I couldn't even get myself past 100 pages. Yawn!
I skimmed to the end to see if the story got any better, and it didn't! :-s
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Babete | 2/4/2011
" Um romance invulgar e cativante.
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Rissi | 12/26/2010
" Good imagery, neat mystery with history and interesting people in a twisty plot. Really liked it.
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Zeke | 12/15/2010
" This is a pretty good mystery, especially if you like a slooow reveal. Right now, I'm preferring a faster plot, with more action. Recommended to anyone who likes smart, literary mysteries. Oh and learn more about Italy and art in the process!
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Jason | 11/24/2010
" This was an amazing surprise of a read, not what I was expecting at all. Intrigue, family drama, a centuries old mystery tied into a current mystery all at a beautifully vivid villa in Italy. Just a GREAT read!
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