Secrets of the Tower, by Debbie Rix
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Secrets of the Tower, by Debbie Rix
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The world’s most iconic building… and the woman that history forgot.
Pisa, 1999Sam Campbell sits by her husband’s hospital bed. Far from home and her children, she must care for Michael who is recovering from a stroke. A man she loves deeply. A man who has been unfaithful to her.
Alone and in need of distraction, Sam decides to pick up Michael’s research into the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Immersing herself in the ancient city, she begins to piece together the mystery behind the creation of the Tower, and discovers the woman that history forgot…
Pisa, 1171Berta di Bernardo, the wife of a rich merchant, sits in her chamber, dressing for a dinner party. A gathering that will change the course of her life and that of a young master mason, Gerardo, forever.
A strong, intelligent woman, Berta’s passion for architecture also draws her closer to Gerardo. As she embarks on a love affair, her maid Aurelia also becomes spellbound by the same man. Yet for Berta, her heart’s desire is to see the Tower built, and her determination knows no bounds…
A richly drawn and absorbing novel of passion and power, love and redemption that will captivate fans of Victoria Hislop, Tracy Chevalier and Kate Furnivall.
‘Perfect historical fiction mixed with present day. I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed this book. It had just the right mix of emotions, love scenes, history, and atmosphere. I gobbled it up over the afternoon and night. Definitely want to read this author again. Debbie Rix found a unique part of history to explore, and it was just right.’ Nik Book Lover Blog
Secrets of the Tower, by Debbie Rix- Amazon Sales Rank: #1475714 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-19
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.81" h x .86" w x 5.06" l, .82 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 380 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A captivating novel By Great Historicals Secrets of the Tower is a wonderfully written novel about construction of the Tower of Pisa and two women - a 12th century woman obsessed with its construction and a 21st century woman obsessed with uncovering its history.It is evident, right from the start of the book, that a great deal of research went into the creation of this detailed work of art. Debbie Rix's rendering of the characters of the time was realistic and very well done. Most impressive were the architectural and building details. My favourite of all however, was the main characters, Berta di Bernardo of the 12th century, and Sam Campbell of modern times. The lives of the two women intertwine when Sam takes up her injured husbands work as a journalist writing about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Both women were equally intriguing. And of course there is a love story involved for both these women which fills the story with plenty of inner conflict. At the end of the book, there is a chronological timeline of the history of the tower, from its inception to modern day.For fans of Italian historical fiction, this is definitely a book to add to your library. Not only was it highly informative, but immensely entertaining.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating, captivating, seductive! By Relax and Read Reviews I would like to say a big thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for allowing me to read this magnificent book in exchange of an honest review.Well, what can I say about this book? I love history, I love Italy, I love the Italian language and I love reading a good book with strong, believable characters. This book simply had the right mixture of ingredients for me. It is beautifully written with the past blended in nicely with the present. I couldn't ask for more.Who was the original designer of the famous tower of Pisa? There has always been a mystery shrouding the real identity of the architect who designed this famous landmark. And it's around this mystery that the author has skilfully weaved this great story - a story of love, dreams, rivalry and jealousy, using both fictitious and real historical characters.The chapters take us back and forth in time from the 1990s to 12th century Pisa, unraveling the story of two determined women separated by over 800 years but with one common interest - la Torre.1999. Sam Campbell's husband, Michael, a producer of documentaries, suffers a stroke in Italy, while working on a film about the leaning tower of Pisa's extraordinary design and history. She finds him in hospital unable to complete his project. Being an ex-reporter herself she's mystified by this beautiful engineering feat, and intrigued by its mystery, she decides to take on the investigation where Michael had left it. As Sam begins to dig deep into the tower's mysterious history, the author takes us back in time to 1171. Who was Berta di Bernardo? Who was Gerardo di Gerardo? What key role did these people play in the history of the Tower of Pisa?Thanks to the author's vivid descriptions, I was taken back to medieval Pisa. I could clearly visualise the tower houses, the dark, dangerous alleys and the galleys travelling up and down the Arno river. I could almost see Berta, the strong-willed, red-haired 'signora' in her regal silk and brocade dresses and the tower taking shape in the Piazza del Duomo.Even when I was not reading, I kept on thinking of the characters. When I finished it, I ended up actually missing them. If you, like me, love good, well-balanced historical fiction novels based on true facts, then I highly recommend you grab this book and read it. I am now looking forward to read more books by this author. Well done Debbie Rix!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great historical mystery By Book For Thought I have been to Pisa several times over the years, and I absolutely love the city and, of course, its wonderful monuments. So, when I read the blurb for this book, I was at once delighted and scared to see it was set in one of my favourite cities. But, to be honest, I was mostly scared, because in my experience, foreign writers setting their books in Italy tend to get our country very, very wrong. I often find myself reading books set in Italy, or featuring Italian characters and thinking "That would just never happen!". So I was very relieved when I found that Debbie Rix's Pisa is actually very realistic, as are her Italian characters. There is no stereotypical nonsense, but real, relatable characters who act and talk like real human beings. And I think no one mentions eating pasta throughout the book, so HURRAH for an author who finally recognises that there are other foods in Italy beyond pasta!The story itself was captivating. Starting from the present-day question of who built the Tower of Pisa, the book moves back and forth in time to show us both the modern research and what actually happened in the past. Of course, most of it is fiction, but still the author put in an amazing amount of research to make all the historical bits feel realistic. And it really pays off. If I didn't know that the story of Berta and Gerardo probably didn't go quite like it is told in this book, I may just have believed it completely. I loved getting to know the characters, especially Berta. I adore strong, independent women who challenge their predetermined role in society, so Berta, with her desire to become a patron of the arts and leave her mark on the city of Pisa, was right up my alley.There were a few things that didn't quite work for me, mainly the love triangle. Even though this one was constructed pretty well, it just bothered me that it existed at all, and just made me really angry with the characters involved, especially Gerardo. A few times, I wanted to shake him and shout "Just make up your mind already!". I also had a bit of trouble connecting with Aurelia, as I failed to see her role in the story for most of the book, except as a rival in love for Berta. I'm not sure if she could have had any other role though, so maybe my dislike for her was only due to the fact that she made the love triangle a reality. Mmm, I still have to make up my mind on that one. I also liked the way snippets of the present were inserted to show us the research that Sam carries out in modern Pisa to unearth the mystery of the Tower. I was definitely more invested in the story of Berta than in that of Sam though, but that may just be because I had more time to get myself attached to the character, since the past is given considerably more space than the present.Overall, this is a really solid read, perfect for those who like a good historical mystery with interesting characters and a beautiful setting. And if you're anything like me, it might prompt you to do a little bit of your own research into the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa (READ: I googled it) and find out more great trivia about this architectural masterpiece, which can then be used to dazzle your friends with your knowledge at the next dinner party (I know I might just do that).
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