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A Secret Treasure
When in the 1930s pretty, passionate Eve Burnett meets the dark, intriguing Julio Falcone, she is torn. As a man, Julio is powerfully attractive, but as a policeman in Italian-occupied Rhodes, he is bound to be a Fascist. Her brother David is connected to the Greek partisans fighting to liberate the island and Eve realises that she may be forced to choose between the man she loves and the safety of her family.
137 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Lindsay Townsend
81 books62 followersLindsay Townsend is an English novelist with a passion for writing historical romance. Her books are published by Kensington Books, Bookstrand, Prairie Rose Publications, Audible, Ulverscroft Large Print and MuseItUp. Her earlier historical romances and romantic suspense novels are reissued through Kindle Direct.
Lindsay lives in Yorkshire, in the north of England, with her husband, Alan, and also has family in Devon. She loves singing, music, walking, reading and cooking - especially trying out old recipes.
She has been writing stories since the age of six, and has been a professional novelist for many years. Her previous books are romantic thrillers.
Lindsay lives in Yorkshire, in the north of England, with her husband, Alan, and also has family in Devon. She loves singing, music, walking, reading and cooking - especially trying out old recipes.
She has been writing stories since the age of six, and has been a professional novelist for many years. Her previous books are romantic thrillers.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
February 25, 2026
Great writing, interesting story, quick read.
Eve, sister to David, who is missing, and they think he is an English criminal. The one cop is a fascist and loves being mean, while the new cop, Julio is not, and Eve and Julio end up liking each other. Twists happen and eventually David comes home with Gold Sun God statue, they must sneak out of town and return the statue to rightful culture. Twists happen. I recommend reading it.
Eve, sister to David, who is missing, and they think he is an English criminal. The one cop is a fascist and loves being mean, while the new cop, Julio is not, and Eve and Julio end up liking each other. Twists happen and eventually David comes home with Gold Sun God statue, they must sneak out of town and return the statue to rightful culture. Twists happen. I recommend reading it.
October 13, 2008
This review is for A Secret Treasure published by Bookstrand.com ISBN: 1-60601-105-7
I haven't read a sweet romance in a long time so Lindsay Townsend's A Secret Treasure was very delightful.
The setting of Rhodes became a character within the story and served as a matchmaker for two very different people: Eve Burnett and the irresistable Italian Julio Falcone.
A Secret Treasure takes place during 1937 when Rhodes was dominated by the Italians. Therefore, a British woman like Eve is bound to believe that Julio, a policeman, must be a
Fascist.
Eve must decide whether or not to protect her parents and her brother David from Italian authorities such as Julio, who suspect that David is involved in the Greek resistent movement.
The courtship between Eve and Julio is traditional but strained due to the heroine's family obligations and complicated by a valuable treasure the natives must preserve at all costs.
Eve's character, to me, is represented by the treasure which I cannot reveal here. The young woman's character and ability to act under pressure is a bit like the treasure's ability to shine through the darkness.
Lindsay Townsend's work is the perfect read for someone who wants to experience an elegant romance with a touch of danger.
I haven't read a sweet romance in a long time so Lindsay Townsend's A Secret Treasure was very delightful.
The setting of Rhodes became a character within the story and served as a matchmaker for two very different people: Eve Burnett and the irresistable Italian Julio Falcone.
A Secret Treasure takes place during 1937 when Rhodes was dominated by the Italians. Therefore, a British woman like Eve is bound to believe that Julio, a policeman, must be a
Fascist.
Eve must decide whether or not to protect her parents and her brother David from Italian authorities such as Julio, who suspect that David is involved in the Greek resistent movement.
The courtship between Eve and Julio is traditional but strained due to the heroine's family obligations and complicated by a valuable treasure the natives must preserve at all costs.
Eve's character, to me, is represented by the treasure which I cannot reveal here. The young woman's character and ability to act under pressure is a bit like the treasure's ability to shine through the darkness.
Lindsay Townsend's work is the perfect read for someone who wants to experience an elegant romance with a touch of danger.
January 9, 2009
Lindsay has a unique ability to capture the essence of the historical period without losing the "realness" of the characters. She's well worth reading...
April 20, 2009
Interesting story set in Rhodes during the buildup to the second World War. Great research and historical data plus a sweet love story.
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