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Wenn es dich gibt
Elena Montella ist eine hübsche, intelligente junge Frau mit nur einem kleinen Fehler: Sie kann nicht Nein sagen. Deshalb hat sie drei Verehrer statt einem. Und zu allem Übel ist sie auch noch mit jedem von ihnen eine Verlobung eingegangen. Um der misslichen Lage zu entfliehen, fährt sie zu ihrer Schwester Rosanna nach Venedig. Leider ist dies erst der Anfang aller Turbulenzen, denn Elenas Auserwählte folgen ihr in die Stadt der Liebe. Bei dem Versuch, drei Männer und die Schwester bei Laune zu halten, scheitert Elena kläglich. Erst als ein Kaufmann ihr eine geheimnisvolle venezianische Maske schenkt, sieht sie endlich klarer …
397 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Victoria Connelly
67 books510 followersVictoria Connelly grew up in Norfolk before attending Worcester College where she studied English Literature. After graduating, she worked her way through a number of jobs before becoming a teacher in North Yorkshire.
In 2000, she got married in a medieval castle in the Yorkshire Dales and moved to London. Five weeks after their wedding, her husband, a television news cameraman, was sent to Israel. Convinced something terrible would happen to him, she came up with the idea for a novel about a young widow who starts seeing angels on her desk at work, but was scared to write it in case she tempted fate. It was only years later that her husband admitted to having a bullet graze his shirt sleeve whilst filming in Israel!
Although having had articles and short stories published, it was only when Flights of Angels was published that Victoria was able to realise the dream of becoming a professional writer. Published as Unter deinem Stern in Germany, the novel was made into a film for television by award-winning Ziegler Film. Her second novel, The Unmasking of Elena Montella (Wenn es dich gibt), was published in 2007 and her third, Three Graces (Wohin mit der Liebe), was published in 2009. All three magical romantic comedies are now available as ebooks.
Her first novel to be published in the UK – Molly’s Millions – came out in 2009. This was followed by a trilogy about Jane Austen addicts: A Weekend with Mr Darcy, The Perfect Hero (US title: Dreaming of Mr Darcy) and Mr Darcy Forever.
The Runaway Actress was published in April 2012 and she is currently working on another romantic comedy, Wish You Were Here.
In 2000, she got married in a medieval castle in the Yorkshire Dales and moved to London. Five weeks after their wedding, her husband, a television news cameraman, was sent to Israel. Convinced something terrible would happen to him, she came up with the idea for a novel about a young widow who starts seeing angels on her desk at work, but was scared to write it in case she tempted fate. It was only years later that her husband admitted to having a bullet graze his shirt sleeve whilst filming in Israel!
Although having had articles and short stories published, it was only when Flights of Angels was published that Victoria was able to realise the dream of becoming a professional writer. Published as Unter deinem Stern in Germany, the novel was made into a film for television by award-winning Ziegler Film. Her second novel, The Unmasking of Elena Montella (Wenn es dich gibt), was published in 2007 and her third, Three Graces (Wohin mit der Liebe), was published in 2009. All three magical romantic comedies are now available as ebooks.
Her first novel to be published in the UK – Molly’s Millions – came out in 2009. This was followed by a trilogy about Jane Austen addicts: A Weekend with Mr Darcy, The Perfect Hero (US title: Dreaming of Mr Darcy) and Mr Darcy Forever.
The Runaway Actress was published in April 2012 and she is currently working on another romantic comedy, Wish You Were Here.
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May 26, 2014
I have read and enjoyed several of Victoria's books and was looking forward to this quick read on my kindle. Fanciful, comedic and a crazy storyline, added to a leading lady I couldn't stand and her annoying magic mask. A spell for disaster surely? and yet I wanted to keep reading, though I couldn't work out why. Perhaps it was the manic of Venice? Whatever the reason, I'm glad I finished the book. not sure I would go so far as to recommend it to friends and family as they will think I've gone mad! Oh, and shame about the lack of a proof reader.
July 16, 2018
A little far fetched
Really enjoy victoria connelly's novels, although I found some aspects of the story a little too fictional!
I do love the writing style though so will read more by this author.
Really enjoy victoria connelly's novels, although I found some aspects of the story a little too fictional!
I do love the writing style though so will read more by this author.
August 31, 2018
This was not as good as the other books by Victoria Connelly that I have read. It is an early novel from her, and it shows. There are a lot of small inconsistencies in the text, but overall I liked the story.
June 3, 2017
Secrets of the mask help solve life's problems.
Coming to terms with love sends us to Venice and creates choices to be made. Love comes in unexpected ways for those involved.
Coming to terms with love sends us to Venice and creates choices to be made. Love comes in unexpected ways for those involved.
November 5, 2019
Venice mask
The story is fascinating as Elena used a vanishing mask to make her aware of her need to love again.
The story is fascinating as Elena used a vanishing mask to make her aware of her need to love again.
August 4, 2020
Great Love Story
What a great love story.
Perfect summer read.
For those who can never make up their mind it's a great book.
What a great love story.
Perfect summer read.
For those who can never make up their mind it's a great book.
April 5, 2021
Fine read
Truly enjoyed everything about this book. I feel as if I have been to all these places. Excellent discription of all.
Truly enjoyed everything about this book. I feel as if I have been to all these places. Excellent discription of all.
October 22, 2023
Sweet, somewhat predictable, but the way happy ending romances should be.
May 12, 2024
Not my cup of tea!
August 29, 2010
Absolutely LOVED IT. A wonderfully magical & bewitching book.
This is such a great story of one sister, Elena, who runs off to stay with her younger sister, Rosanna, who lives in Venice, when she doesn't know what to do with her three fiancés. Yes, three.
Mayhem ensues when they all follow her there.
Great characters, fast-paced story and sprinkled with some of the magic you feel sure exists in Venice. This is a terrific story about how running away isn't always the easiest way to find your way home.
This is such a great story of one sister, Elena, who runs off to stay with her younger sister, Rosanna, who lives in Venice, when she doesn't know what to do with her three fiancés. Yes, three.
Mayhem ensues when they all follow her there.
Great characters, fast-paced story and sprinkled with some of the magic you feel sure exists in Venice. This is a terrific story about how running away isn't always the easiest way to find your way home.
November 8, 2011
Liked this one less than previous ones I have read by this author. One or two typos (spellchecker presumably substituted incorrect words) I didn't like the heroine & was rooting for her to be abandoned by all the men that she cheated.
Kindle edition
Kindle edition
October 31, 2015
A very confused young woman with three fiancees.
She travels to Venice to sort out her problems and the three men who want to marry her follow. A little bit of magic to do with a mask. And she has to figure it all out. Which man will she choose?
She travels to Venice to sort out her problems and the three men who want to marry her follow. A little bit of magic to do with a mask. And she has to figure it all out. Which man will she choose?
February 23, 2011
Ok for travelling, especially reading on the beach.
April 21, 2017
Silly frippery
Best for light hearted romantics... well written but found main character too frustrating for my tastes and this spoiled my enjoyment
Best for light hearted romantics... well written but found main character too frustrating for my tastes and this spoiled my enjoyment
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