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Today I am taking part in the Random Things tour for The Venice Secret by Anita Chapman.
I love books about Venice and art and have been looking forward to reading this book.
In 2018, Rachel discovers a painting hidden in her grandmothers loft with note date 1782 and addressed to someone called Philippa.
From first glance, it looks like the style of a Canaletto, but how and why would it be here? Rachel enlists the help of Jake from the local art gallery to help uncover the provenance of the painting.
The book slips between the 1780s when Phillippa is a governess at Chipford Hall and 2019. Philippa is propositioned by Earl Rupert and asked to become his mistress. She declines and wonders what will become of her future, but is given an escape by Lady Cordelia who requires a companion to accompany her to Venice.
I really enjoyed the time slip aspect of the novel and loved the Venice setting.
This is a great debut full of mystery and intrigue. It is definitely one I would recommend for historical fiction fans.
