Leila (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – January 17, 2018

Ancient secrets, whispered loyalties, and a life on edge.A richly drawn Italian tale of love, faith, and social duty, Leila follows a young woman caught between desire and obligation, a devoted maid with a tightening hold on the household’s confidences, and a circle of adults whose pasts echo in present choices. Blossoming tensions rise amid a villa hillside town, where illness, rumor, and longing collide with duty to family and tradition.Meet Lelia, a woman whose choices ripple through a web of family, friends, and hidden motives.Follow Teresina, a loyal servant whose observations reveal quiet power and perilous secrets.Explore a cast of steadfast relatives and devoted companions as they navigate love, illness, and moral duty.Experience a mood-filled narrative that blends intimate drama with evocative Italian settings.Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven fiction that examines faith, love, and the pressures of society. Read more