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From the bestselling author ofThe Shoemakers Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick, comes an exhilarating story of friendship, family, love and loyalty, told against a backdrop of Shakespeares greatest comedies. Stylishly written, this is a wide-ranging romp of a read about friendship, family, love and loyaltyDAILY 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 theres 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 hisconventional 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 authors calling cardThe Times Arich, sweeping epic... If youre meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair. Splendid Kathryn Stockett, author ofThe Help onThe Shoemakers Wife ';A tender tale of being torn between family, career and love' --Companyon 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 ReviewsonKiss Carlo The breathtaking historical novel sparkles in exquisite details and vivid descriptionsHuffington PostonThe Shoemakers Wife ';The author of BIG STONE GAP triumphs again' --HeatonLucia, Lucia