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Kate Furnivall was raised in Penarth, a small seaside town in Wales. Her mother, whose own childhood was spent in Russia, China and India, discovered at an early age that the world around us is so volatile, that the only things of true value are those inside your head and your heart. These values Kate explores in The Russian Concubine. Everything in this book has its place, there where it belongs. The mystery about Rosa is one of the main plots here and I really appreciate the great job Kate has done with it, as yes, we are incredibly curious how it's going to end but there is so much happening in between, before everything is explained that we don't have much time to wonder about the truth. So as much as this mystery is one of the main point in this book, it's not too overwhelming, but on the other hand it has you on your tenterhooks, have you gnawing your nails, when you're accompanying Isabella and young Rosa in their searches - for a husband's killer and for a father. Even when you are meeting an Italian woman for the first time, you can already tell that it’s a deeply caring and compassionate lady. These qualities become even more pronounced when an Italian girl finds a long-term boyfriend or even a husband. Italian women surround their partners with care and affection without demanding anything in return. When you are dating an Italian girl, you feel like there is a caring presence by your side at all times. They are great partners and lovers
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Take care of your lady in the smallest ways. Women in Italy are fairly modern, but deep down, they still want to date perfect gentlemen. Even something as small as walking on the left from her in the city streets will show off your caring nature. The rating is more a 3.5 than a 3, rounded down to 3. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I was bothered by a few things, but I would probably read it again. It is one of these compelling historical fiction novels that make you want to keep reading. I have never read any Kate Furnivall's books before, really don't know why, but when I started reading this novel, I was totally lost in this story - only after the first few sentences and one of the most gripping, hooking opening chapters ever. I also heard a lot of fantastic opinions about Kate's books, and after reading this one I know why people love her stories so much. She has just won a new avid reader and fan in my person. You can’t research Italian women without also finding out that they are incredibly attractive and fully natural. The olive skin tone, dark and wavy hair, brown eyes, strong facial features, and toned yet curvy bodies are purely the result of genetics and self-care, not some invasive procedures or heavy makeup. Italian singles also have a unique fashion sense: their clothes are modern but very feminine, which is not something you’ll see often in Europe. They care a lot about the people they loveThe Italian Wife is a novel by Kate Furnivall set in the 1930’s when Mussolini’s ambition for a modern Italy was all consuming. Isabella Berotti fought though loss and despair to become an architect bringing Il Duce’s dream of building new towns the Pontine Marshes into reality. Her life is turned upside down when a young girl, Rosa, is thrust into her care the moment before the girl’s mother leaps to her death. Isabella’s certainty of the future she is building begins to crumble as she fights to protect Rosa. There are a lot of coincidences happening that help to resolve some of the characters' problems. Safe rooms, tunnels and carabinieri suddenly going home are a few examples. You can easily imagine an Italian woman as a sexy and smart girlfriend, but are they equally good as wives? We personally are convinced that an Italian wife is the ideal life partner for all kinds of men. An Italian wife is a woman who will always take care of her husband and never let him feel unloved or neglected. Not only is this book and enjoyable read it is a fascinating insight into the cult of Mussolini and a particular aspect of Italian history I had no knowledge of. As Isabella is an architect she has been employed to work on the emerging town of Bellini. While Bellini is a fictional construct it is based on the real life "towns" that Mussolini built during his ambitious plan to drain and reclaim the Pontine Marches. It is a period when it was safe to say you could trust no-one and the Fascist Party literally had eyes and ears everywhere. I was absolutely fascinated by all the other characters, I adored them or disliked them totally, and more than often I admired Isabella's diplomacy when interacting with some of the Fascist. They were brilliantly portrayed, as well as their views, and I so wanted Isabella to find the truth, to wipe the smirk off all those arrogant faces in the town - hall.
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Also the romance, even though it's not the main thread in this book, is written with such a feeling and gentleness, and it doesn't overwhelm or it doesn't outshine the main sub - plot, but it adds so much to the book, it feels so realistic, and I loved to see how it blossoms, and how difficult it is for both the characters. For Italian women, an emotional connection and physical attraction are essential components to a successful relationship, but they are not the only ones they are looking for. An Italian girl wants to meet a man who is: It was hard for me to get into the book, as I had a feeling that there are much too many descriptions that distracts the attention from what was really important, and as much as Kate's language and the way of writing are beautiful, I couldn't focus on the context, on the plot, there was just too much stuff that was for me not insignificant, maybe not so important. Of course I love descriptions of places, the books wouldn't be half so great without them, but here it was just too much stress on architecture, nature, details and I couldn't wait for the right action to begin. But it's the only thing that bothered me, other than that this story was exceptional! The Italian Wife is set in Italy during the Mussolini era. Our main character, Isabelle, is an architect who's husband Luigi died ten years ago in a shooting. After a girl called Rosa comes into her care, Isabelle must uncover the secrets of her and Rosa's past. I really like the historical setting of the story. The novel is set in the Agro Pontino during the dictatorship of Mussolini. While I am familiar with Mussolini, I knew nothing about the Pontine Marshes and the building of cities there. I also appreciated the little historical explanation that was added after the novel.Always help her get home safely. One of the ways you can demonstrate your superiority over local guys is to take your lady home after the date. You can drive her, take a taxi together, or even use public transportation as long as you do it together. Italians marry reluctantly and late enough. The average age for a woman is 33 years old and 37 for a man. Several years can elapse after a proposal with the ring and a wedding itself. Sometimes, rings don’t mean a wedding at all — many young people wear them just to show their status. By tradition, on the wedding day, the bride should wear five auspicious symbols: People say that Italian women are some of the most passionate females in the world, and they are definitely right. Passion is what fuels Italian girls and makes them such desirable partners. At the same time, loyalty is an even stronger feature of Italian ladies. They will stay loyal to their partner for as long as they are together and will only direct their passion at him. Do Italian ladies prefer to work after getting married? The book has a strong plot that really draws you in and has you rooting for the good guys, even though sometimes you're never quite who they are. As characters Isabella and Roberto are realistic and believable which means you really want to know what happens to them and whether they can discover the truth about Luigi's murder, Rosa's mothers suicide and the fate of Rosa and her father.
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