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πŸ‘—⛲ “The Lost Dresses of Italy” (2024) ⛲ πŸ‘— – Book Review

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MY REVIEW   Hardcover:  304 pages  Publisher:   Alcove Press (February 6, 2024)   Language:   English  ISBN:  1639105646 ISBN-13:   978-1639105649 ⬅️   Click Photo for Purchase Information       “ In this rich, atmospheric historical novel, perfect for fans of Brenda Janowitz and Adriana Trigiani, two stories of love and deceit intertwine nearly a hundred years apart in Verona, Italy.   Verona, 1947.  Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post-war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses, once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century, they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and Marianne’s expertise is needed before they go on exhibit. Still grieving the loss of her husband, the trip is also a reason for Marianne to start over. But when she arrives, she discovers an unsupportive but handsome museum owner, a superstitious lo...