The House in Amalfi
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Authors: Elizabeth Adler
PRAISE FOR THE ENCHANTING NOVELS
OF BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELIZABETH ADLER
The House in Amalfi
“Adler is known for her skill in describing place, and she exceeds all expectations in [the] detailing of Rome and Amalfi in her newest novel. Adler captures villages, gardens, houses, and everyday life, all to the reader’s vast enjoyment . . . her language is deft and graceful . . . the magic in Adler’s novels resides not only in place, but also in the stories she weaves. And her romances are not just between men and women, they are between reader and landscape. Here the atmosphere is so lush gardens grow from the page, her descriptions are so beautiful and clear that one could wander her cities with only this book as the map, and so evocative that the reader feels that he or she has also eaten pizza in a tiny café, and watched fishermen unload their catch.”
—Booklist
“Adler . . . once again brings a far-flung locale to life with escapist flair, taking the reader—along with the questing heroine—on a trip to the coast of southern Italy . . . the novel engages with a light story and luscious descriptions of food and scenery.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Adler’s awesome talent for descriptive prose transports the reader to the lush beauty of the Amalfi coast in this beautiful tale of secrets, heartbreak, hope, and love. Adler’s eye for detail, intricate plotting, and remarkable, believable characters make her stories a true gift to the reader. Magnificent!”
—Affaire de Coeur
“Adler excels in this genre, which includes her previous novels
The Last Time I Saw Paris
and
Invitation to Provence
.”
—Tampa Tribune
“Adler’s descriptions are so lush, so lyrical, you can almost smell the salt of the ocean, taste the dark, acrid sweetness of a good cappuccino. Her gorgeous imagery of Rome makes you want to pack your bags and go! It gets even better when she gets to the Amalfi seaside, with the house tucked into the cliffs, the boats bobbing on a sparkling blue sea, and the scent of lemons everywhere.”
Summer in Tuscany
“A deft hand in creating characters to cheer for and settings to dream over in this deeply appealing story of love, family, and the beauty of Italy.”
—Booklist
“The tiny, sun-baked village of Bella Piacere is the stuff of dreams . . . [a] dramatic tale . . . sumptuous backdrop and colorful cast of characters . . . a delightful escape.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The beauty and rich culture of Tuscany form a wonderfully romantic and compelling backdrop for this delightful novel. Ms. Adler’s characters are complex and riveting, making this another must-read novel.”
—Romantic Times
“Adler is superlative at making readers feel they know her characters . . .
Tuscany
offers satisfying summer reading.”
—Brazosport Facts
The Last Time I Saw Paris
“A wonderful voyage depicting one woman’s struggle to regain her sense of self-worth and identity . . . Adler always excels at bringing vivid and lifelike characters into being.”
—Romantic Times
“The popular Adler gets the dynamics of a new relationship pitch-perfect . . . But it’s the detailed, realistic description of the trip to France . . . that makes her latest great vicarious vacation reading.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Outward adventures lead to an inward journey of self-discovery.”
—Booklist
“Cushy as an ermine throw, smooth as a ride in a chauffeur-driven Bentley, bubbly as Veuve Clicquot, this latest treat from Adler makes murder, thwarted passion, and inheritance disputes delightful.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Adler is a household name to fans of romantic suspense.”
—Library Journal
“Entertaining. Lust, greed, and murder keep readers on their toes. Adler is expert at digging deep into her characters’ psyches and showing what makes them tick. Her villain here is wonderfully portrayed—as are all the other characters in this well-plotted, entertaining work.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Spellbinding. Adler is a true genius.”
—Affaire de Coeur
“A fun read!”
—San Francisco Examiner
“Gifted storyteller Elizabeth Adler proves once again why she is truly a master of sweeping, intense, and dramatic novels.”
—Romantic Times
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BY ELIZABETH ADLER
Invitation to Provence
The Hotel Riviera
Summer in Tuscany
The Last Time I Saw Paris
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NOTE:
If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book.”
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
THE HOUSE IN AMALFI
Copyright © 2005 by Elizabeth Adler.
Excerpt from
Sailing to Capri
copyright © 2006 by Elizabeth Adler.
Front cover:
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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2004065820
ISBN: 0-312-93646-X
EAN: 9780312-93646-4
Printed in the United States of America
St. Martin’s Press hardcover edition / August 2005
St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / August 2006
St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.
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For my lovely Red and dearest Jerry—
who do
not
appear in this book!
Life is granted to no man on a permanent basis. It is a privilege, and we must use our time wisely. It is up to each of us to make of it what we can.
—
MIFUNE