A nice pleasant tale in the sunshine of Sardinia following the story of Faye and a run down village theatre. A spot of intrigue, a blossoming romance and some heartache along the way. This would make a perfect holiday read. My first book by this author but I will be reading more.

Okay predictable and no fireworks with the romance part. Hated the small side story of Faye's parents and guessed early on the outcome. A nice enough story if you are looking for a light read but for me a little dull.
I don't want to give the story away but the background of the story was very holiday theamed and a great read on the beach if you don't want anything heavy.
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I have enjoyed Rosanna Ley's previous novels and so I was keen to read this new one.

This is a well written story of family drama, relationships, mystery and romance. Rosanna is very talented in describing the location of her novels - I could have been in Sardinia with Faye, the sights, sounds and colours of the village and landscape are beautifully written, and also in Devon, home to Faye's parents with lovely clifftop walks and beaches. The food sounds delicious and made my mouth water!

I enjoyed the multi-layered characters who are not always what they seem as Faye finds out as the story progresses. There are many secrets to uncover and we do not always know what the truth is and who to believe. The renovation of the theatre was interesting - why are the villagers so against the renovation. There are family feuds and mistrust which add to the story.

Perfect read with compelling storyline, interesting characters and fabulous setting.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

4☆Beautifully charming, full of Character.

Little theatre by the sea is full of charm and character.

When Faye splits from her boyfriend and loses her job she doesn't know what to do.
Faye is newly qualified in Interior design!
So when her friend Charlotte contacts her from Sardinia she decides to head off to Sardinia. After all nothing is holding her back.

Charlotte is going away with her husband, and asks Faye if she will house sit for a little while.
But there is one other thing that sparks Faye's interest, the offer of a potential  job.
Charlotte informs Faye the job is to restore a beautiful old theatre.
What better way to take her mind off her ex and to use this time to decide what to do with her life.

I mean surely how hard can it be??
Has Faye bitten off more than she can chew!
Faye has to overcome many hurdles and hostility towards the renovation.

The theatre has so much beautiful charm and secrets galore.
It is enriched with history it's no wonder the locals are against the renovation.

I thoroughly loved reading this charming book. It is full of beautiful scenery, charm, Secrets, romance, intriguing characters, heartache, family drama. Perfect mix.

Not just a perfect summer read, I believe this is a book for anytime read.
Perfect balance of old and new.

Highly recommend to readers who love Chick Lit, romance, theatre, possible YA, general fiction.

When Faye finishes her degree on interior design architecture she is at a loss of what to do, she has no money and her long term boyfriend had dumped her, so when her old friend Charlotte calls her to ask her to come and house sit for herself and her husband Fabio at their home in Sardinia she is delighted, especially when she hears that there may be a job for her as well

She soon finds out however that the job is not quite as it seems - it is renovating an old theatre that has fallen into disrepair for Marissa and Alessandro Rinaldo but the villagers of Deriu are dead against the idea and also dispute the Rinaldo's ownership of the theatre. With seemingly the whole village against it and all sorts of undercurrents and secrets can Faye carry on with her first commission.........especially as she thinks that Alessandro himself is keeping secrets from her or will she have to go back home?

A great book - I loved the descriptions of Sardinia and the local characters all with their own secrets, especially Pasquale and the simmering undercurrents between him and Alessandro - and interspersed with this the story back in West Dorset of Faye's parents. Rosanna Ley is one of my favourite authors and this book did not disappoint

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Loved this book, really made me smile and feel all warm inside