Finding Serenissima
With the help of a feisty hotel owner, an attractive water taxi driver, and a gondola full of Venetians who call the island city home, Amelia, a widowed Australian, begins her search for serenity.
As she navigates Venice's winding canals and its language, Amelia gracefully confronts the joys and challenges of ageing, discovering that love and laughter can come at any stage of lie.
A heartwarming tale of second chances, Finding Serenissima explores the complexities of long marriage, independence, and rediscovering love in the most unexpected places.
"A literary gem that immediately seized my heart...I laughed, cried and rooted for this extraordinary woman as she embarked on a new chapter in her life."
Caroline James, author of The Cruise
"....radiates with gentle humour and profound hope, transforming the deeply human experience of losing a loved one into a page-turning journey across the globe."
Tana Jenkins, author of Sailing into the Heart
Vine Leaves Press
March 2025