The Girl with Emerald Eyes - by Debbie Rix (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A richly drawn and absorbing novel of passion and power, love and redemption that will captivate fans of Victoria Hislop, Tracy Chevalier and Kate Furnivall.

Two women, centuries apart, bound together by the secrets of one of the most iconic buildings ever created.

Pisa, 1999: Sam Campbell sits by her husband's hospital bed. Far from home and her children, she must care for Michael who is recovering from a stroke. A man she loves deeply. A man who has been unfaithful to her.

Alone and in need of distraction, Sam decides to pick up Michael's research into the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Immersing herself in the ancient city, she begins to piece together the mystery behind the creation of the tower, and discovers the woman that history forgot...

Pisa, 1171: Berta di Bernardo, the wife of a rich merchant, sits in her chamber, dressing for a dinner party. A gathering that will change the course of her life and that of a young master mason, Gerardo, forever.

A strong, intelligent woman, Berta's passion for architecture draws her to Gerardo. As she embarks on a love affair, her maid Aurelia also becomes spellbound by the same man. Yet for Berta, her heart's desire is to see the Tower built, and her determination knows no bounds...

Note: Previously published as Secrets of the Tower

What people are saying about The Girl with Emerald Eyes

'Fascinating.' Hello!

'A wonderfully written novel...definitely a book to add to your library. Not only was it highly informative, but immensely entertaining.' Historical Novel Review

'An enchanting, engaging tale that I recommend to anyone interested in Italian history and architecture, or just a good novel.' History and Other Thoughts

'The book is beautifully written and the Italian setting is perfectly drawn in both modern and historical settings, with sufficient detail to bring Pisa vividly to life, clearly by someone who loves it and knows it well...this is a wonderful story.' Being Anne Reading