The Butterfly Box by Santa Montefiore
Federica Campione adores her father. No matter that Ramon, a distinguished traveller and writer, spends months away from their home on the exotic Chilean coast; as soon as he's back, his daughter has eyes for no one but him. As she grows to womanhood, Federica attempts to recapture that long-forgotten sense of security in the arms of the debonair Torquil Jensen. From the sanctuary of a seemingly perfect marriage, she embarks on a painful journey of self-discovery. It takes Federica years of heartbreak to escape her gilded cage and learn the true lesson of the butterfly box, her father's legacy.
'Absorbing' -- Vogue 'Thoroughly readable ... with old-fashioned romance' -- Evening Standard 'Refreshing ... imagination, charm and delicacy. Santa is the new Rosamunde Pilcher. Delightfully written.' -- Daily Mail 'This is a good, old-fashioned saga with all the classic ingredients. Federica has genuine pathos and charm, and those qualities permeate the whole book ... engaging and charming.' -- Penny Vincenzi, Mail on Sunday 'a kaleidoscope of eccentric, vibrant characters' -- Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Sunday Independent 'A story told across continents, with grand themes and strong emotions.' -- Yorkshire Evening Post
Santa Montefiore was born in England in 1970 to an Anglo-Argentine mother, and read Spanish and Italian at Exeter University. She lives in London with her husband, the historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, and their children, Lily and Sasha. Visit Santa's website at www.santamontefiore.co.uk
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340898079 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340898070 |
| Title | The Butterfly Box |
| Author | Santa Montefiore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2007-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 576 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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