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The Tuscan Orphan: A BRAND NEW epic, emotional historical novel from Siobhan Daiko for 2024 Kindle Edition

by Siobhan Daiko (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,027 ratings

A heartbreaking and immersive historical novel from bestseller Siobhan Daiko

1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her.

For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for.

Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep?

A powerful story of the strength of the human spirit that will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen

Praise for Siobhan Daiko:

A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett

’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch

'...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva

‘An exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘A powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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  1. Print length
    298 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Boldwood Books
  4. Publication date
    November 14, 2023
  5. File size
    3.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CFKMZCCK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (November 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1837518734
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,027 ratings

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Siobhan Daiko

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Siobhan Daiko is a British historical fiction author. A lover of all things Italian, she lives in the Veneto region of northern Italy with her husband, a Havanese dog and a Siberian cat. Siobhan was born of English parents in Hong Kong, attended boarding school in Australia, and then moved to the UK — where she taught modern foreign languages in a Welsh high school. She now spends her time writing page-turners and living the dolce vita sweet life near Venice. Her novels are compelling, poignant, and deeply moving, with strong characters and evocative settings, but always with romance at their heart. You can find more about her books on her website www.siobhandaiko.org

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Customers enjoy this historical novel's story, with one review highlighting its portrayal of a Jewish orphan. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its character development, with one customer finding the main character likeable. Additionally, customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as a compelling historical novel.

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15 customers mention "Story quality"11 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this historical novel, with one customer highlighting its beautiful writing style and another noting its focus on a Jewish orphan's experiences.

"Excellent story about a Jewish Orphan and how her life turns out." Read more

"...It's also a love story, but the letters between Carrie and her lover, or even home to her parents, were censored and so don't think they could have..." Read more

"Beautifully written historical fiction set mainly in my beloved Tuscany during the second World War...." Read more

"...Overall, the idea of the story was good, but I kept getting mad as I read the inaccuracies. So disappointing." Read more

4 customers mention "Interest"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, with one describing it as a compelling historical novel.

"...This is a compelling historical novel." Read more

"I do love a good story. The author’s topic is interesting - WWII in Italy. She titled her story to draw people in...." Read more

"Nice read. A love story that takes place during WW11. Interesting and gives the reader a glimpse of the hardship WW11 nurses endured." Read more

"Great topic, quaint nonrealistic writing..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the main character was likeable.

"...As always Siobhan Daiko does a masterful job of building her characters and telling the their stories." Read more

"...I cringed when one of the characters said "Hey, dude". The main character was likeable and as the reader, I became attached to her character...." Read more

"I liked the story and the characters but i have to admit i skimmed over the battle details. I found i couldnt retain any of that type of info...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars WW2 Orphan
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    Excellent story about a Jewish Orphan and how her life turns out.
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  • JoyNealKidney
    4.0 out of 5 stars An American Army nurse caught up in WWII Italy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    Army nurse Carrie Adams is assigned to a unit in Italy, where she treats wounded soldiers and even a little girl named Mimi. They don't know what happened to Mimi's parents, who were Jewish, until nearly the end of the story, in which the medical unit follows the fighting. It's also a love story, but the letters between Carrie and her lover, or even home to her parents, were censored and so don't think they could have revealed so much information. This is a compelling historical novel.
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  • Helen Johnson Brumbaugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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    Beautifully written historical fiction set mainly in my beloved Tuscany during the second World War. As always Siobhan Daiko does a masterful job of building her characters and telling the their stories.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Aschmann
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great topic, quaint nonrealistic writing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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    I love reading historical fiction, but have difficulty when the language and facts in the book do not align with the time period. I wanted to love this book but felt I was reading a book for middle schoolers. The sentence structure etc. was simplistic in nature. The language and phrases used were inaccurate for the times. The phrase "stay at home mothers" wasn't even in use until the 1980s and yet it was in the narrative. I cringed when one of the characters said "Hey, dude". The main character was likeable and as the reader, I became attached to her character. The letters she sent to and received from her boyfriend, showed the lack of understanding of the conditions of WWII. The letters contained information about where each character was located and other war information. The censors would never have allowed that during the war and those sentences would have been censored. Although Florence was spared from bombings, it is hard to believe that during the war one could just walk into a shop and buy new dolls, clothes and all of the other items that the main character just ran out and purchased when she wanted. Overall, the idea of the story was good, but I kept getting mad as I read the inaccuracies. So disappointing.
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  • Lyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really great book.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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    I really loved this story and think the author did a great job depicting that historical period of time. I like the good ending.
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  • Ronald Hanson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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    The Tuscan Orphan is an interesting story focused on helping one little orphan girl during the war, not knowing if her parents were alive or not, or what had happened to them. It provides a basis for a story of providing help to her during the horrors inflicted by war. It also focused on a developing romance during the process of helping the little girl.
    I had a difficult time reading The Tuscan Orphan due to all the references to the various military groups - Allies, Germans, Italians, Yugoslavs, and partisans, and all their movements, battles, relocations, etc. I also found it difficult to relate to all the different geographic settings and detailed descriptions, which became almost meaningless because I couldn't relate to them. And finally, I did not care to read about the sexual occurrences that took place in the novel.
    For someone familiar with Italy, or wanting to know more about the country, its geography, sites, and history, this novel would provide some information about the country.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Orphan
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    It's the little things that make a good story. With Allied and partisan collaboration, an orphans life is spared. Now, that's love.
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  • CD
    5.0 out of 5 stars faith, hope and love.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025
    Very moving story about the time before the end of WW II. Easy flowing story that you don’t want to put down till your done reading the book.
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  • Rosie
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Tiscan Orphan
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2024
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    I loved this story from the beginning to end as each page held you in suspense. So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII to make life a better place for the people of Europe and the the rest of the world.
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  • Mirren
    5.0 out of 5 stars a historic World War 11 love story
    Reviewed in Australia on December 4, 2023
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    The author weaves a sad a long story about all the very terrible tragedies which occurred for all those in Europe during the Second World War and brought together a family of Italians and American nurses while the story unfolded.
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  • Sandy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Informative read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2024
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    I liked this story very much. However, I question the assumption that a Jewish WWII orphan could be easily adopted by an Italian gentile couple. I think the Jewish organizations at the time would have forbidden it and found suitable related or non related Jewish parents for the child irregardless of sentiments to the contrary of the child and parents involved. Very sad but very true.
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  • Kirsty Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from start to finish.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2023
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    The Tuscan Orphan by Siobhan Daiko is a captivating historical fiction novel set during World War II. Through the eyes of Carrie, a dedicated American nurse, readers are taken on an emotional journey filled with love, heartbreak, and the enduring spirit of humanity.

    The bonds that form between Carrie, Vito and Mimi are heartwarming and beautifully portrayed, showcasing the power of love and compassion even in the darkest of times. Daiko's storytelling prowess shines through in her ability to seamlessly weave historical events and details into the narrative. The vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and the historical context of World War II add depth and authenticity to the story. I found myself fully immersed in the era, feeling the weight of the war and its impact on the characters' lives.

    The Tuscan Orphan is a poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Judy Wright
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2024
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    Oh what a heart breaking story it was it must have been awful living through the war it's well worth reading
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