Santa Montefiore Books That Will Sweep You Away

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Dear Joyvity™ Friends,

If you love stories that sweep you across generations, landscapes, and lifetimes — Santa Montefiore is a name to remember. Her books carry the kind of emotional depth and romantic escapism that linger long after the last page.

Whether you’re craving a story set in an Irish castle or a Tuscan vineyard, these novels are perfect companions for quiet mornings and golden evenings.

Below are some soulful picks to get you started.

✦ The Deverill Chronicles (Core Trilogy)

Think haunting history, intertwined fates, and a countryside that feels alive with memory.

1. The Irish Girl

Introduces Kitty Deverill and the fading Castle Deverill as Ireland stands on the brink of revolution.
A coming-of-age story wrapped in secrets, rebellion, and the ache of forbidden love.
UK title: Songs of Love and War

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2. The Daughters of Ireland

Family bonds and forbidden love unfold as the next generation navigates class, loyalty, and change.
As Ireland rebuilds, so do the lives of three unforgettable women, each carrying wounds of the past.
UK title: Daughters of Castle Deverill

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3. The Secrets of the Irish Castle

Long-held truths come to light in this heartfelt finale about identity, forgiveness, and going home.
Old ghosts resurface, and legacies are rewritten as the family faces one final reckoning.
UK title: The Last Secret of the Deverills

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✦ The Secret Hours (A Quiet Companion to the Deverills)

While not part of the original Deverill trilogy, The Secret Hours is deeply connected.
It continues the emotional thread of Bridie Doyle’s story and gently expands the Deverill world — shifting from Ireland to the English countryside, with a dual timeline and new characters.
A tender, reflective novel about the stories we inherit and the courage to rewrite our own

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✦ Other Soulful Santa Montefiore Novels

If you're in the mood for stories outside the Deverill world, here are a few that carry the same emotional richness and romantic spirit.

Secrets of the Lighthouse

Set on the windswept coast of Connemara — a story of family, mystery, and the kind of love that never leaves.
With a hint of the supernatural and a house full of secrets, it’s a hauntingly beautiful read.

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The Temptation of Gracie

A tender novel of rediscovery set in sun-drenched Tuscany — perfect for anyone who believes it’s never too late.
Gracie’s journey to Italy becomes more than a vacation — it’s a return to herself.

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Wait for Me

A short but poignant story about a young English girl who falls in love with a German prisoner of war during WWII.
Set on a Suffolk farm, this novella explores love, prejudice, and forgiveness in the shadow of war.

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✦ Where to Start

Start with The Irish Girl if you love long family sagas.
Choose The Temptation of Gracie for a feel-good escape.
Try Secrets of the Lighthouse if you like a little mystery with your romance.

No matter where you begin, Santa Montefiore’s books invite you to pause, feel, and reflect. They remind us that the past is never truly past — and that love, in all its forms, is worth remembering.

Wishing you soft light, moving stories, and pages that feel like home.

Warmly,

Ana