The House by the Sea [Paperback] Montefiore, Santa

A crumbling villa on the Italian coast. A family splintered by war, secrets, and old resentments. Santa Montefiore returns to what she does best — sweeping multi-generational sagas where the past refuses to stay buried. When a grandmother's death brings estranged siblings back to their childhood home by the sea, they're forced to confront the lies that shaped them and the love that might still save them. Montefiore weaves romance, betrayal, and redemption against sun-soaked cliffs and faded family photographs. The prose is lush without being overripe, the emotional beats land hard, and the Italian setting practically demands a glass of wine in hand. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley or anyone who wants to get lost in a big, beautiful family drama with real emotional stakes.