Please
join Teresa Neumann as she tours the blogosphere for Bianca's Vineyard with HF
Virtual Book Tours from August 11-26, and enter to win a Kindle eBook! Sorry my review is running late.
Publication
Date: November 12, 2010
All's
Well House Publishing Formats: eBook, Paperback
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Bianca
Corrotti’s vineyard is more than a piece of mouth-watering real estate in
Tuscany. It’s an inheritance; a storehouse harboring the secrets of her Uncle
Egisto Bertozzi, a world-class sculptor, and his troubled wife — a woman whose
destiny converges with Mussolini’s when WWII overtakes them all.
Based on a
true story, Bianca’s Vineyard follows a devoted family of strong-willed men and
lion-hearted women waging an epic battle against a gathering storm intent on
destroying their lives.
Praise for Bianca's Vineyard
"Bianca’s
Vineyard is many things: a striking portrait of wartime Italy under the Fascist
reign of Benito Mussolini; a poignant story of family, torn apart and brought
back together in the decades that spanned the Second World War; a love letter
to the Tuscan countryside through its downfall and triumph. But beneath the
lush descriptions of the Italian wine country and the startling brutality of a
gruesome war that left a lasting impression on the entire world, it’s a story
about forgiveness and second chances, and true love that prevails. The novel,
ultimately, is a beautifully descriptive piece of historical fiction that spans
nearly ninety years of one family’s history, focusing on one of the most
pivotal moments of the twentieth century. The plot twists and turns with all of
the provocative intrigue of family lore, but never fails to delight." -- The
Portland Review
"Bianca's
Vineyard is involving and smoothly written, which is not surprising because
Neumann is a journalist. Her dialogue is crisp and believable, and her
evocation of the battle between partisans and Nazis is painful to read. Most of
all, her story is of the secrets, compassion, family loyalty and long memories
of people in small villages." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press
"Filled
with drama and mystery, this page turner will have you longing for a vineyard
of your own. Recommended for readers of historical fiction with lush settings
and fans of family sagas." -- JoAnne Drake, Willamette Woman Magazine
Bianca’s
Vineyard is beautifully written and is rich in culture and complex characters.
Neumann gives you a realistic picture of what people went through during the
war and how they survived a terrible force bent on destroying everything they
have worked hard for and loved. I highly recommend this story! You will fall in
love with it the moment you start the first page. Five Stars! -- Historical
Novel Society, Layered Pages
"Teresa
Neumann's wonderful novel, born in the contemporary history of Italy, has the
impact that only a true and deeply human story could deliver. This is no fluffy
Under the Tuscan Sun affirmation of all the cliches about Italy that you've
read in recent years. Yes, the long family table under the sun, the wine and
the wonderful Italian food, and the charming Italian eccentricity are all there
… but this book is a riveting human story told by a master storyteller. It
transcends place and time. With the instincts of a detective, Neumann investigated
the tangled and often missing threads of a family story that found its way
through the decades down to her. She has created a story that a absorbs, stuns,
and sometimes overwhelms the reader with its reality and immediacy." -- Dick
Paetzke, Author of Postcards: Little Letters From Life
Buy the Book
About the Author
Teresa
Neumann was raised in a large, boisterous Irish-Catholic family from Iowa and
is the author of "Bianca's Vineyard," and its sequel,
"Domenico's Table." Both books are based on the true stories of her
husband's Italian family in Tuscany. She has lived in Oregon for over 30 years
with her husband and three children. In addition to enjoying family, writing,
reading, meeting her readers, wine tasting, traveling, and all things Italian,
Teresa loves playing the fiddle with other musicians. For more information on Teresa
Neumann and her novels please visit her website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Bianca's Vineyard Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, August 11
Review
at Flashlight
Commentary
Tuesday, August 12
Spotlight
at Reading Lark
Interview
at Flashlight
Commentary
Wednesday, August 13
Thursday, August 14
Review
at Beth's Book Reviews
Friday, August 15
Spotlight
at What Is That Book About
Monday, August 18
Review
at A Chick Who Reads
Review
at Queen of
All She Reads
Tuesday, August 19
Spotlight
at Historical
Tapestry
Wednesday, August 20
Spotlight
at Passages to the Past
Friday, August 22
Review
& Interview at Bookish
Tuesday, August 26
Review at Luxury Reading
Giveaway
- To win a Kindle eBook of Bianca's Vineyard please complete the Rafflecopter giveaway form below.
- Two copies are up for grabs. Giveaway is open to US residents only.
- Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on August 26th.
- You must be 18 or older to enter.
- Winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter on August 27th and notified via email.
- Winner have 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
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