A review by valeriereadingnook
The Tuscan Contessa by Dinah Jefferies

5.0

Another great book by Dinah Jefferies. The book is set in Tuscany in the last years of WWII, through the campaign of Italy. The story is gripping, deep, harsh like these times were in Italy. The characters in the story, especially the women, Sofia, Maxine, Carla, are strong and I enjoyed the beautiful writing of Dinah Jefferies in her description of the people in the novel and the way she puts their emotions into words. War leads them to do things they never thought they would, tears their emotions apart and shakes them deeply, but also brings them tightly together. The Castello, the nearby villages, Rome, Florence, are an amazing background, and the views, scents and sounds are beautifully woven into the book. I felt immersed in the story, and this is a great talent Dinah has: making you live in her book, feel the story and connect with the characters. I am now looking forward to Dinah’s next book...