I am absolutely delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for T A Williams' latest novel, Dreaming of Tuscany. I am a great admirer of his books and you can read my reviews of a couple here: Dreaming of Christmas | Dreaming of Florence | Dreaming of St Tropez.
The glamour of Hollywood. The magic of the Tuscan
countryside. One big decision...
Beatrice Kingdom (Bee to her friends) wakes up in hospital
in Tuscany. After an accident on a film set leaves her burned and scarred, she
feels her whole life has been turned upside down.
Bee is offered the chance of recuperating in a stunning
Tuscan villa in the company of a world-famous film star, the irascible Mimi
Robertson. Here amid the vines and olive groves, Bee quickly finds there’s more
to the place than meets the eye, not least a certain Luca(and Romeo the dog).
As she comes to terms with her injuries and her new life
takes shape, Bee will have to travel a road of self-discovery… and make a huge
decision.
A joyous, funny and
moving tale, Dreaming of Tuscany is a triumph, perfect for fans of Holly
Martin, Tilly Tennant, and Jenny Oliver.
My Thoughts
This is another of T A Williams' books which transports you to a fabulous setting and bathes you in the sights and sounds of the area. It is a real breath of fresh air in the middle of February. Bee is a sympathetic and thoroughly likeable character who has no false pretensions. You can understand how all the people who are resident in the Tuscan hideaway respond to her and listen to what she has to say.
The Hollywood set which Bee meets are such a contrast to her down to earth attitude and there are some humorous moments which add to the warm-hearted feel. As ever, Romeo the black labrador steals the show, displaying all the typical labrador traits ( food, nap, food, walk, food). Bee manages to forge some strong friendships despite first appearances. This is a real tonic of a book full of warmth and gentle humour. I loved it.
In short: Take a trip to some Tuscan sun!
About the Author
T.A. Williams lives in Devon with his Italian wife. He was born in England of a Scottish mother and Welsh father. After a degree in modern languages at Nottingham University, he lived and worked in Switzerland, France and Italy, before returning to run one of the best-known language schools in the UK. He’s taught Arab princes, Brazilian beauty queens and Italian billionaires. He speaks a number of languages and has travelled extensively. He has eaten snake, still-alive fish, and alligator. A Spanish dog, a Russian bug and a Korean parasite have done their best to eat him in return. His hobby is long-distance cycling, but his passion is writing.
Thanks to T A Williams and Ellie Pilcher of Canelo for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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