Description
From the bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick, comes an exhilarating story of friendship, family, love and loyalty, told against a backdrop of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.
'Stylishly written, this is a wide-ranging romp of a read about friendship, family, love and loyalty'DAILY MAIL
In 1949, South Philadelphia is bursting with possibility. When an urgent telegram from Italy upends the ordinary life of Nicky Castone, he begins to wonder whether there's more to life than a steady job in the family business and a sweet-natured fiancee.
Discovering in secret the draw of the local Shakespeare theatre company, Nicky quickly becomes enchanted by the stage, its colourful players and the feisty Calla Borelli, who runs the show. But before long, Nicky finds himself on the horns of a dilemma. Will he return to his conventional life and family, or does he have what it takes to risk everything and chart a new course?
*~*~*Readers love Adriana Trigiani!*~*~*
'A gorgeous piece of escapism . . . Plenty of the warm, earthy humour that is this author's calling card' The Times
'A rich, sweeping epic... If you're meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair. Splendid' Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help on The Shoemaker's Wife
'A tender tale of being torn between family, career and love' -- Company on Lucia, Lucia
'[Adriana Trigiani] has crafted a world of warm, lively characters whose charming idiosyncrasies lead them to collide and ricochet along the way to love. A delightfully sprawling comedy' Kirkus Reviews on Kiss Carlo
'The breathtaking historical novel sparkles in exquisite details and vivid descriptions' Huffington Post on The Shoemaker's Wife
'The author of BIG STONE GAP triumphs again' -- Heat on Lucia, Lucia
About the Author
Adriana Trigiani is the author of fifteen bestsellers, including the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife; the Big Stone Gap series; Lucia, Lucia; the Valentine series; the Viola series for young adults; and the bestselling memoir Don't Sing at the Table. She is also the award-winning filmmaker of the documentary Queens of the Big Time. Trigiani lives in Greenwich Village with her family.
Reviews
Praise for Adriana Trigiani
'A gorgeous piece of escapism' The Times
'A comedy writer with a heart of gold' New York Times
'Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail' Washington Post
'One of my all-time favourite novels' Whoopi Goldberg
'Utterly addictive' Glamour
'Exquisite writing and a story enriched by the power of abiding love' USA Today
'Full of romance, drama and snappy dialogue' People
'Eminently readable and richly imagined' Publisher's Weekly
'Trigiani is a seemingly effortless storyteller' Boston Globe
'Hilarious and romantic. I couldn't put it down' Sarah Jessica Parker
Book Information
ISBN 9781471136405
Author Adriana Trigiani
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd
Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 33mm
'Stylishly written, this is a wide-ranging romp of a read about friendship, family, love and loyalty'DAILY MAIL
In 1949, South Philadelphia is bursting with possibility. When an urgent telegram from Italy upends the ordinary life of Nicky Castone, he begins to wonder whether there's more to life than a steady job in the family business and a sweet-natured fiancee.
Discovering in secret the draw of the local Shakespeare theatre company, Nicky quickly becomes enchanted by the stage, its colourful players and the feisty Calla Borelli, who runs the show. But before long, Nicky finds himself on the horns of a dilemma. Will he return to his conventional life and family, or does he have what it takes to risk everything and chart a new course?
*~*~*Readers love Adriana Trigiani!*~*~*
'A gorgeous piece of escapism . . . Plenty of the warm, earthy humour that is this author's calling card' The Times
'A rich, sweeping epic... If you're meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair. Splendid' Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help on The Shoemaker's Wife
'A tender tale of being torn between family, career and love' -- Company on Lucia, Lucia
'[Adriana Trigiani] has crafted a world of warm, lively characters whose charming idiosyncrasies lead them to collide and ricochet along the way to love. A delightfully sprawling comedy' Kirkus Reviews on Kiss Carlo
'The breathtaking historical novel sparkles in exquisite details and vivid descriptions' Huffington Post on The Shoemaker's Wife
'The author of BIG STONE GAP triumphs again' -- Heat on Lucia, Lucia
About the Author
Adriana Trigiani is the author of fifteen bestsellers, including the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife; the Big Stone Gap series; Lucia, Lucia; the Valentine series; the Viola series for young adults; and the bestselling memoir Don't Sing at the Table. She is also the award-winning filmmaker of the documentary Queens of the Big Time. Trigiani lives in Greenwich Village with her family.
Reviews
Praise for Adriana Trigiani
'A gorgeous piece of escapism' The Times
'A comedy writer with a heart of gold' New York Times
'Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail' Washington Post
'One of my all-time favourite novels' Whoopi Goldberg
'Utterly addictive' Glamour
'Exquisite writing and a story enriched by the power of abiding love' USA Today
'Full of romance, drama and snappy dialogue' People
'Eminently readable and richly imagined' Publisher's Weekly
'Trigiani is a seemingly effortless storyteller' Boston Globe
'Hilarious and romantic. I couldn't put it down' Sarah Jessica Parker
Book Information
ISBN 9781471136405
Author Adriana Trigiani
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd
Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 33mm
