Murder Under the Tuscan Sun: A gripping classic suspense novel in the tradition of Agatha Christie set in a remote Tuscan castle

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The Italian sunshine and countryside are both beautiful but the intense heat can also be oppressive and add to the dark atmosphere in the castle. I devoured this book in a few sittings and it strongly reminded me of the golden age crime from the period. Written as a first person narrative, the story is told by Constance Bowen, a woman whose husband has recently died.

I never guessed as to who was the culprit and the reasons for it and I found myself racing through the final few chapters as things came to a head. If you are looking for an easy read with a twist, then Murder Under The Tuscan Sun won't disappoint. I started not to take any statement or event at face value rather that I had to dig deeper and try and suss out the meaning behind it. However her Italian adventure, at first so full of promise, soon leads to danger and she has to use all her inner resources to survive intact.Evelyn starts to develop a relationship with William as she cares for him but then a strange atmosphere develops in the castle and after a while William’s health declines further despite an initial improvement.

Rachel Rhys conjures up a time of immense change and yet still captures the timeless beauty of Tuscany, and particularly Florence.

Its an immersive book, one that is low on action and incident but draws the reader in with intrigue and its setting.

She's so strong and worldly, even in the face of some weird and spooky happenings in the castle, and I liked that she tackled tricky situations with fortitude and courage. But there are secrets just below the surface in the castle… Is Constance losing her mind, or is there real danger in the idyllic Tuscan hills?Those who have read the book will understand when I say that I also loved Alina’s story, the glamorous parties and the fabulous ending of the novel. Against her son’s wishes, widow Constance Bowen travels to Tuscany to take a job as companion to an ill English gentleman in the Castello di Roccia Nera just outside Florence. William is a taciturn charge who puts up with her ministering to him but seems wary of everyone around him.