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The House in Amalfi

by Elizabeth Adler

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Let Elizabeth Adler sweep you away to the dramatic cliffs and azure waters of Italy's Amalfi coast, in this New York Times bestselling novel of secrets, memories, and love...

The secrets of her past lie in Italy...

Lamour Harrington's husband died two years ago. It is the second time she has lost a man she loved to a tragedy: her father died in a mysterious boating accident when she was seventeen. When a devastating discovery about her husband's death leaves Lamour feeling stunned and betrayed, she returns to the house on the lush Amalfi coast where she'd lived with her father during the happiest years of her childhood.

and so does unexpected love...

But the house of her memories has secrets all its own, forcing her to face new truths about another man she once loved. Was her father's death truly accidental? Or was he hiding something that caused his early demise? Torn between two mysterious and compelling men who have now entered her life, Lamour discovers that the past has a way of returning when you least expect it. And someone wants to ensure that Lamour doesn't uncover the secrets of this idyllic, dreamy coastal getaway. As the past and the present collide in a shattering and suspenseful climax, Lamour must face the things she fears the most, in order to find the courage to live life to the fullest.

"Magnificent!"

--Affaire de Coeur

"Adler's colorful descriptions of Italy are as enticing as the story. Romance and mystery fill this magnetic novel, perfect escapist fare."

--Romantic Times (starred review)

Review:

"With her 16th novel, Adler (Last Time I Saw Paris, etc.) 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. Two years after her husband's unexpected death, landscape architect Lamour Harrington suffers more heartbreak when she learns of his infidelity. So she sells her apartment and, along with her dear friend Jammy, leaves windswept Chicago for balmy Italy, where she hopes not only to alleviate her recent grief but also face other ghosts of her past. When she was 17, her father, a novelist, died in a mysterious boating accident while they were living on the Amalfi coast. Seeking to recover her spirit and understand her father's death, she returns to the house they shared. Near the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Lamour's grief begins to lift immediately, especially after she reacquaints herself with the area's charms, including men eager to woo her. But her neighbors seem to know something about her family's past, and she begins to unravel the events leading to her father's death. Despite clunky dialogue, the novel engages with a light story and luscious descriptions of food and scenery." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

When she's faced with a devastating truth about her late husband, Lamour Harrington returns to her childhood home on the Amalfi coast, where she finds dangerous secrets, breathtaking beauty, two mysterious and compelling men, and the courage to live life to the fullest.

Synopsis:

Praise for Elizabeth Adler's Delicious Novels:
“This new novel shares with its predecessors a great sense of place, charming characters, and wonderful descriptions.”—Booklist on Invitation to Provence

“No one does travelogues inside terrific contemporary romances better than Elizabeth Adler. Her latest tour of the Mediterranean is superb as readers obtain a taste of Provence while also reading an interesting family drama…as she has done with A Summer in Tuscany and The Last Time I Saw Paris, Adler provides a delightful tale for armchair travelers to enjoy.”—The Readers Guild on Invitation to Provence

“Adler is well known for her charming stories of modern romance...an endearing novel.”

Booklist on Hotel Riviera

"Like Tuscany's beauty, this book is heaped with delicious words and literary creativity...thoroughly engrossing." –Bangor Chronicle on Summer in Tuscany

"A very modern romantic comedy." –Stuart News on Summer in Tuscany

“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 on The Last Time I Saw Paris

“Outward adventures lead to an inward journey of self-discovery.” –Booklist on The Last Time I Saw Paris

Synopsis:

Let Elizabeth Adler sweep you away to the dramatic cliffs and ocean of Italy’s Amalfi coast, in this novel of secrets, memories, and unexpected love…

Lamour Harrington’s husband died two years ago. Since then, she has immersed herself in her landscape architecture, but even creating beautiful outdoor “rooms” can't bring back her sense of peace. When she's faced with a devastating truth about the husband she adored, Lamour needs a place to recharge. She returns to the house on the Amalfi coast where she'd lived with her father during the happiest years of her childhood. But the house of her memories has secrets all its own, forcing her to face new truths about another man she once loved. Was her father’s death truly accidental? Or was he hiding something that caused his early demise? Torn between two mysterious and compelling men, Lamour discovers that the past has a way of returning when you least expect it. And someone wants to ensure that Lamour doesn’t uncover the secrets of this idyllic, dreamy coastal getaway. As the past and the present collide in a shattering and suspenseful climax, Lamour must face the things she fears the most, in order to find the courage to live life to the fullest. The House in Amalfi is addictively page-turning, a novel to tantalize every sense and keep you spellbound.

About the Author

ELIZABETH ADLER is the internationally acclaimed author of sixteen novels. She lives in Palm Springs, California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780312339630
Author:
Adler, Elizabeth
Publisher:
St. Martin's Paperbacks
Subject:
General
Subject:
Amalfi, italy
Subject:
General Fiction
Publication Date:
20060801
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
6.67 x 4.26 x 1.05 in

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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "With her 16th novel, Adler (Last Time I Saw Paris, etc.) 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. Two years after her husband's unexpected death, landscape architect Lamour Harrington suffers more heartbreak when she learns of his infidelity. So she sells her apartment and, along with her dear friend Jammy, leaves windswept Chicago for balmy Italy, where she hopes not only to alleviate her recent grief but also face other ghosts of her past. When she was 17, her father, a novelist, died in a mysterious boating accident while they were living on the Amalfi coast. Seeking to recover her spirit and understand her father's death, she returns to the house they shared. Near the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Lamour's grief begins to lift immediately, especially after she reacquaints herself with the area's charms, including men eager to woo her. But her neighbors seem to know something about her family's past, and she begins to unravel the events leading to her father's death. Despite clunky dialogue, the novel engages with a light story and luscious descriptions of food and scenery." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , When she's faced with a devastating truth about her late husband, Lamour Harrington returns to her childhood home on the Amalfi coast, where she finds dangerous secrets, breathtaking beauty, two mysterious and compelling men, and the courage to live life to the fullest.
"Synopsis" by ,
Praise for Elizabeth Adler's Delicious Novels:
“This new novel shares with its predecessors a great sense of place, charming characters, and wonderful descriptions.”—Booklist on Invitation to Provence

“No one does travelogues inside terrific contemporary romances better than Elizabeth Adler. Her latest tour of the Mediterranean is superb as readers obtain a taste of Provence while also reading an interesting family drama…as she has done with A Summer in Tuscany and The Last Time I Saw Paris, Adler provides a delightful tale for armchair travelers to enjoy.”—The Readers Guild on Invitation to Provence

“Adler is well known for her charming stories of modern romance...an endearing novel.”

Booklist on Hotel Riviera

"Like Tuscany's beauty, this book is heaped with delicious words and literary creativity...thoroughly engrossing." –Bangor Chronicle on Summer in Tuscany

"A very modern romantic comedy." –Stuart News on Summer in Tuscany

“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 on The Last Time I Saw Paris

“Outward adventures lead to an inward journey of self-discovery.” –Booklist on The Last Time I Saw Paris

"Synopsis" by ,
Let Elizabeth Adler sweep you away to the dramatic cliffs and ocean of Italy’s Amalfi coast, in this novel of secrets, memories, and unexpected love…

Lamour Harrington’s husband died two years ago. Since then, she has immersed herself in her landscape architecture, but even creating beautiful outdoor “rooms” can't bring back her sense of peace. When she's faced with a devastating truth about the husband she adored, Lamour needs a place to recharge. She returns to the house on the Amalfi coast where she'd lived with her father during the happiest years of her childhood. But the house of her memories has secrets all its own, forcing her to face new truths about another man she once loved. Was her father’s death truly accidental? Or was he hiding something that caused his early demise? Torn between two mysterious and compelling men, Lamour discovers that the past has a way of returning when you least expect it. And someone wants to ensure that Lamour doesn’t uncover the secrets of this idyllic, dreamy coastal getaway. As the past and the present collide in a shattering and suspenseful climax, Lamour must face the things she fears the most, in order to find the courage to live life to the fullest. The House in Amalfi is addictively page-turning, a novel to tantalize every sense and keep you spellbound.

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