{"product_id":"the-art-lovers-paperback","title":"The Art Lovers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFiona McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping story of art, courage and forbidden love, set against the beauty and brutality of wartime Malta - the unforgettable new historical novel from the million-copy bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soldier's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs war rains down on Valletta, barkeeper's daughter Valentina Camilleri is on the cusp of womanhood when Flight Lieutenant Peter Fox falls out of the sky - shot down in his Spitfire and straight into her world. In that single fateful moment, he captures her imagination, her dreams and her young heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he convalesces, Peter - an art historian - becomes spellbound by Malta's magnificent cathedral and its greatest treasure: the masterworks of Caravaggio. His passion awakens Valentina's own ambition and ignites a dream of a life far beyond the destiny she dreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver a decade later, Peter returns to the island as an art expert preparing for newly crowned Queen Elizabeth's visit. When he finds Valentina again - a woman now - he is horrified by what has become of her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacing a war of her own, this time within her heart, Valentina must summon the courage to fight for her son, her freedom and her future. But will freedom come at a cost she can bear to pay?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with history, romance and the power of art to bring light to the darkest of times, \u003ci\u003eThe Art Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving and unforgettable story about love, sacrifice, and the beauty worth risking everything for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who love: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sweeping World War II historical fiction\u003cbr\u003e- Sun-drenched Mediterranean and island settings\u003cbr\u003e- A forbidden, slow-burning love that endures across the years\u003cbr\u003e- Art, history and cultural heritage woven through the story\u003cbr\u003e- A courageous heroine fighting for her son and her future\u003cbr\u003e- An immersive, emotional escape you won't want to put down\u003cbr\u003eFor readers of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923951026483,"sku":"9781837004638","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/K0hDt9j3gA9781837004638.webp?v=1793828891","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-art-lovers-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}