Karen J. Ross

Dear Lucinda,

I'm so happy that you were selected for the giveaway of Chianti Souls. If you are a huge fan of Italian art, culture and food, I believe this book will make your desire to visit Italy get stronger! For readers who've never been, they state that the novel makes them want to hurry up and go; for readers who've been, they state they feel like they've gone back! I love it when I hear feedback like this!

I plan to ship the book early next week and I will appreciate your honest and candid review.

Thank you!
Karen

PS I loved the scenery in LETTERS TO JULIET and the romantic nature of it, but thought the story was a bit weak. Interestingly, it was filmed in Siena and a small village called Vagliagli. I have visited both locations and have a friend who lives in Vagliagli name Dario Castagno who writes books about Italy such as "Too Much Tuscan Wine." You should take a look at his books for an insider's view of living in the region of Chianti. He was born in England to Italian parents and moved to Italy as a young boy; so he is fluent in English and Italian. He's quite funny and sarcastic, and he makes fantastic olive oil, too!

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for acepting my friendship request here on Goodreads! I am delighted to have won a copy of your novel Chianti Souls through a Goodreads, first-read giveaway. I am really looking forward to reading and discovering your work.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x

P.S- Having read the book's synopsis, i am most intreged as it sounds in a small way similar to a film i recently watched called letters to Juliet? I am a huge fan of Italian art, culture and food and would love to visit one day :)