Sunflower Publishing Book Reviews

    Walking  Italy (A Guide for Tourists and Armchair Travellers) By Rachael Martin   SUMMARY: Whether it’s setting off on a long walk or going walking for the day, it doesn’t get much better than doing it in Italy. Italy has it all: mountains, hilltop towns, medieval squares, olive groves, vineyards, Renaissance art, and routes which speak the stories of people and places. This is a book about walking that’s not necessarily for walkers. It’s for those who love walking and go regularly, but it’s also aimed at beginners, those of us who enjoy a walk followed by lunch or dinner in a medieval square and a night at a cosy B&B. Maybe you’ll never actually go on any of the walks. This is also the book for you. It’s full of the history and stories of routes and places, so you can go on your own journey from the comfort of your living room. It gives you all the relevant links you’ll need, such as up-to-date maps, detailed routes, GPS navigation, updates, furt...

    City of Silk     By Glennis Virgo SUMMARY Bologna, 1575. A talented seamstress A powerful merchant A fierce battle of wills Bologna, 1575. A talented seamstress. A powerful merchant. A fierce battle of wills. Elena Morandi has gained a fragile foothold in a master tailor’s workshop, despite the profession being barred to women. But then Antonio Della Fontana, a powerful man from her past, crosses her path and threatens everything she has built. Fontana has every corner of the city in his pocket and Elena knows all too well of his past abuses. Driven to fight for justice, she hatches a daring plan to get retribution for herself, a lost friend and his other victims. The sights, sounds and textures of Renaissance Italy are brought to vivid life in this breathtaking historical fiction debut.   MY REVIEW: Haunting, powerful, compelling, sophisticated! This book captivates readers not only with its suspenseful storytelling but also...