The Photograph is a gentle story equally divided among Sophie and Rachael. In Italy, 1958, Rachael is a young widow with a small child. She's currently in a small village of Italy while accompanying her father while is runs an archaeological dig. Just widowed, Rachael has borne a young daughter. She fell in love that following summer for young Tommaso. This beautiful love only brought her heartache, however.

In England, 2017, Sophie is a successful anthropologist, with a loving husband and a beautiful home. She has it all, except for the one desire she has thus been unable to fulfill, that of having a child. This drive has begun to drive a wedge between Sophie and her husband Hamish. Sophie's desire to mother has become crucial to her happiness, even at the expense of her once happy marriage. Finding a picture of her grandmother Rachael as a young woman might just prove to be just the distraction that Sophie needs. Never would she have imagined that also throwing herself into her work might expose an amazing link to her grandmother.

Oh how my heart broke for Rachael, especially when her father told her, "Sometimes, Rachael, sometimes...love, is just not enough." Then later he tells her, "Love does not hurt forever. I know." Oh, poor Rachael. Oh I cried. I had just as many tears for Sophie, for her tries, for her losses and for her ultimate happiness.

I am drawn to titles from this publisher. I have been since joining NetGalley. I mention that here because, truthfully, without such, this magnificent title would have most definitely slipped through my fingers. I completely connected not only to Rachael and Sophie and to their tender stories, but also to the other characters, such as George, Tommaso, among others. So, I said magnificent. Why so? The telling of both stories was done quite excellently. Going from past to present to back again was always presented with such ease. I was truly enthralled with this captivating story.

Many thanks to Debby Rix, Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Date of publication: June 27, 2018

Usually I don't really like historical stories, but something in the blurb made me change my mind and read it. I am so happy that I did. It is simply gorgeous.
I love the way the past and the present are alternated and slowly you see the two parts come together and become one.
It's always nice to learn something from a book especially when it's woven into the story and you don't get the feeling you are back at school. I was so fascinated by the part about the silk that I looked it up.
This book is a mixing bowl of a whole range of emotions and the result is top-shelf.
Thank you, Debbie Rix, Bookouture and Netgalley.

Absolutely beautiful! This author is one of my favourites and she never fails to deliver! She writes about the past and different parts of the world with such authority and heart that I am blown away, transported and always learn something new. A stunning story that took me over. Heartwarming and hopeful. Absolutely beautifully written. This author is one of the best historical fiction writers writing now. And this book is her best - a masterpiece. Absolute perfection! Whatever you do, don't miss this one!

Enjoyed this one for the most part. like these dual perspective historicals. This one was nicely evocative of the times and places it canvassed. I liked the two heroines. They were not perfect, but their actions were justified by the plot. I would have wished for a little more focus on Queen Berenice and the sea silk, which were both fascinating and were mostly dropped in favor of romance and angst. But still a good read For the most part.

Thanks to Netgallley for sending me an ARC ebook in exchange for a review.

I enjoyed this book although it was a tiny bit predictable. There is not a heart breaking twist but it was well written and very enjoyable fans of Kathryn Hughes will enjoy this.
It would be a perfect holiday read

An interesting tale that goes between the past and present. It was a good read and I would recommend it to any fans of historical or contemporary fiction.

I received a copy of this book on netgalley,and was instantly drawn into the story line based on historical facts and fiction,the blurb and the cover of the book intrigued me and I was not disappointed by its storyline.Liked the way the book moved from past to present and the difficulties that people endured at the time.As you read this book you are drawn into the world of the characters bringing them all to life.
Definitely on a best sellers list can not wait to read more of the writers books.
Highly recommended ,covers a wide range of readers.

A glorious treat of a novel with two historical threads based on true facts as well as a veil of poignancy. A novel of destinations and destiny!

This novel was a lovely surprise! The title and cover grabbed me at first, but the plot soon pulled me into a tale which weaves through destinations, history and human strength. Some was based on historical finds the author came across when writing other novels but she's woven such amazing facts into a gripping plot with well drawn characters and I was captivated all the way. I admit I did prefer the historical plot more as the present day seemed to veer off into another story altogether at one point. However by the end there was a lovely picture of a wonderfully woven story with a lot to get stuck into.

Oh and to go the wonderful island of Sant Antioco! I want to go there now if even half of this story is true. I can't and don't want to say more as this really is a novel of discovery so I'll just say that I recommend it all the way!

Debbie Rix clearly delves into research for her novels but they never read as collections of facts of what she's found. Everything is vital to the story and in fact leaves you wanting more!

A tapestry of emotions, history and human endurance. Loved it!

In modern-day England, Sophie has everything she ever wanted – except a child. She loves her husband and her career as an anthropologist, but longs for a child to call her own. As months pass with no pregnancy, her marriage begins to bear the strain. Trying to forget her problems, Sophie becomes immersed in learning all about her grandmother, Rachel. When she finds an old bracelet and a letter hidden in her grandmother’s old desk, Sophie begins to explore the remarkable life her grandmother lived. A lovely story that will appeal to fans of Kate Morton