Red Sails to Capri
Mamma Mia! This book was splendido!
Loosely based on a true story, Red Sails to Capri tells of a young boy, Michele, who meets three visitors to the island. The three men stay at Michelle’s family’s inn. Fascinated by a cove that the locals fear, the men embark on a mission to solve the mystery of the cove.
But before I gush about this book, I must offer two warnings.
First, don’t jump on Google and research the history of Capri or the true story about this book. Let the surprise come to you as you read so that you can solve the mystery with the characters as they experience it.
Second, don’t be deterred by the slow start as you sink into the culture of Capri and begin to live it. Trust the story will build until everyone is begging for one more page. The slow beginning gives you time to feel the culture and get to know the characters – each who stands out with amazing differences. A trick I used sometimes was to read the chapter ahead of time to see if I wanted to skip certain paragraphs just to get the story moving a bit faster.
