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Set against the beautiful backdrop of post-World War II Sardinia, Sara Alexanders evocative novel is a sweeping story of star-crossed romance between an American lieutenant and a local girl. Sometimes a familys deepest silences hide the most important secrets. For Mina, a London-based travel writer, the enigmatic silence surrounding her aunt Carmela has become a personal Set against the beautiful backdrop of post-World War II Sardinia, Sara Alexanders evocative novel is a sweeping story of star-crossed romance between an American lieutenant and a local girl. Sometimes a familys deepest silences hide the most important secrets. For Mina, a London-based travel writer, the enigmatic silence surrounding her aunt Carmela has become a personal obsession. Carmela disappeared from her Italian hometown long ago and is mentioned only in fragments and whispers. Mina has resisted prying, respectful of her familys Sardinian reserve. But now, with her mother battling cancer, its time to learn the truth. In 1952, Simius is a busy Sardinian town surrounded by fertile farms and orchards. Carmela Chirigoni, a farmers daughter and talented seamstress, is engaged to Franco, son of the areas wealthiest family. Everyone agrees its a good match. But Carmelas growing doubts about Francos possessiveness are magnified when she meets Captain Joe Kavanagh. Joe, an American officer stationed at a local army base, is charismatic, intelligent, and married. Hired as his interpreter, Carmela resolves to ignore her feelings, knowing that any future together must bring upheaval and heartache to both families. As Mina follows the threads of Carmela s life to uncover her fate, she will discover a past still deeply alive in the present, revealing a story of hope, sacrifice, and extraordinary love. Like Sardinias Emerald Coast, Sara Alexanders Under A Sardinian Sky will dazzle you with its glittering descriptions of the Mediterranean island, its exquisite culinary treasures, and authentic, beautiful people. But it is the heroine Carmelas courage and heartbreaking choices that will leave you the most enchanted and racing through the novel to learn her extraordinary fate. ~ Rosanna Chiofalo, author of Rosalia s Bittersweet Pastry Shop A beautifully told story about one woman s determination to exorcise the sorrows of her family s past. It brought tears to my eyes more than once always a good sign. I look forward to reading more novels by Sara Alexander. ~ Holly Chamberlin, author of Home for the Summer.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of post-World War II Sardinia, Sara Alexanders evocative novel is a sweeping story of star-crossed romance between an American lieutenant and a local girl. Sometimes a familys deepest silences hide the most important secrets. For Mina, a London-based travel writer, the enigmatic silence surrounding her aunt Carmela has become a personal Set against the beautiful backdrop of post-World War II Sardinia, Sara Alexanders evocative novel is a sweeping story of star-crossed romance between an American lieutenant and a local girl. Sometimes a familys deepest silences hide the most important secrets. For Mina, a London-based travel...  Read More