The Secret of Villa Alba by Louise Douglas

The Secret of Villa Alba

Louise Douglas

414 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical mystery emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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The new novel from Number 1 bestselling author Louise Douglas.1968, Sicily.  Just months after a terrible earthquake has destroyed the mountain town of Gibellina, Enzo and his wife Irene Borgata are making their way back to the family home, Villa ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
emotional 42%
tense 42%
sad 30%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
hopeful 11%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 21% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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