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The Amalfi Curse

Sarah Penner

4.24

“This intoxicating story blends old-world magic and modern-day mystery with a delicious dash of amore.” —People

Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse…

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever…

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

Adult
Pages
361
First published
April 29, 2025
Language
English
Edition
Ebook

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  • Finished July 11, 2025

    3.5 ⭐ rounded up. This was cute and charming. It blends past and present in a way that kept me engaged, especially when the timelines started to echo each other more closely towards the end. I enjoyed the adventurous atmosphere with a sense of mystery and romance woven throughout. While it didn't totally blow me away, it was definitely enjoyable. If you like dual timelines, with a bit of historical intrigue, pirates, and a dash of romance, then this might be worth a read.