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After her mother dies, Lina travels to Italy where she discovers her mother's journal and sets off on an adventure to unearth her mother's secrets. The story blends the heroine’s diary entries with her journey across Italy, exploring themes of family, personal identity, and the bond between mothers and daughters.
She investigates the mysteries her mother left behind, learning about love, secrecy, and the past that shapes her future. The novel reflects on how memories and hidden truths can redefine one’s understanding of self and relationships.
As a juvenile and children's fiction, it offers an engaging, accessible narrative that resonates with young readers navigating their own identities while honoring the legacy of those who came before them.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jenna Evans Welch
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