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Venice, Italy
The Venice Secret by Anita Chapman

One hidden painting.
Two women born centuries apart.
A secret uncovered.


In 2019, Rachel is stuck in a rut when she discovers what appears to be a Canaletto painting in her grandmother’s loft along with a note addressed to Philippa in 1782. With help from Jake at the local art gallery, Rachel endeavours to find out if the painting is an original and uncovers a secret from the past.

In 1780, governess at Chipford Hall, Philippa is offered the role of mistress by Earl Rupert. She escapes to Venice as companion to bluestocking, Lady Cordelia who reveals a secret that changes both their lives. They do their best to keep the secret from Lady Cordelia’s social circle, but their nemesis is determined to reveal all and ruin them.

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Praise for The Venice Secret

“A beautifully-crafted story of love, loyalty and self-discovery, drawing together past and present in an irresistible romantic mystery.”
NICOLA CORNICK
“Past and present intertwine in this fabulously intriguing mix of history, mystery and romance.”
CELIA REES
“An intriguing tale of secrets and love.”
Liz Fenwick
“The Venice Secret is a thoroughly engaging dual time story set partly in the 18th century and partly in the present. Full of romance, secrets and intrigue, it takes the reader on an exhilarating journey to solve a historical mystery – and what a journey it is! And as someone who loves programmes like Fake or Fortune, this book was right up my street!”
Christina Courtenay
“A fascinating dual time debut with enchanting descriptions of a vibrant eighteenth century Venice. Beautifully researched and interspersed with an engaging present day mystery, this was a charming read.”
JENNI KEER
“A well-researched and beautifully told dual timeline story which takes the reader from present day England to 18th century Venice. Combining intrigue, romance and mystery, I was hooked from the very first page.”
Clare Marchant
“Meticulously researched and a brilliant, intriguing plot that had me turning the pages as fast as I could.”
Jules Wake aka Julie Caplin
“Anita Chapman takes us on a mystery journey, linked by a painting. A strongly contrasted story with a rich mix of Grand Tours, country houses and genteel eighteenth-century behaviour, threaded with a modern-day heroine and her chaotic lifestyle. Travel from your sofa with this intriguing romance.”
ANGELA PETCH
“Anita Chapman sweeps the reader backward and forward in time in this well-researched story. Each character plays her or his part in bringing the dual timelines together beautifully. I recommend you read it!”
SUE MOORCROFT
“A delightful dual timeline debut. Impeccably researched and perfectly plotted with sumptuous descriptions, fascinating characters, plenty of romance and a captivating mystery. It’s got everything I love in a story.”
Donna Ashcroft

Anita Chapman

Anita Chapman enjoyed writing stories from a young age, and won a local writing competition when she was nine years old. Encouraged by this, she typed up a series of stories about a mouse on her mum’s typewriter and sent them to Ladybird. She received a polite rejection letter, her first.

Many of Anita’s summers growing up were spent with her family driving to Italy, and she went on to study French and Italian at university… 

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