La hija italiana

The beginning of a sweeping family saga with a historical background that has conquered Soraya Lane fans around the world.Italy, 1946. "Estée, I bought you this ring the day after I saw you dance for the first time at La Scala, so many years ago. You are the only woman I have ever loved." Estée was dying to see the ring, but she steeled herself, took Felix's hand, and closed it gently over the box. "No, Felix," she whispered. "I want you to propose to me only when you are truly free."London today: Lily, a young winemaker on her way to Italy for work, receives an unexpected summons from a lawyer. When she goes, along with six other young women mentioned, she discovers that her grandmother was born in Hope's House, a home for single mothers; the only clues to her past: an old recipe of hers and an old La Scala brochure.In Italy and with the help of Antonio, a young winemaker, Lily follows the clues to a small town in Piedmont and discovers how her story is linked to that of Estee, one of the great dancers at La Scala seventy years ago.