The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
A trio of second-born daughters sets out on a whirlwind journey through the lush Italian countryside to break the family curse that says they'll never find love, by New York Times bestseller Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The Life List.
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A trio of second-born daughters sets out on a whirlwind journey through the lush Italian countryside to break the family curse that says they'll never find love, by New York Times bestseller Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The Life List.Since the day Filomena Fontana cast a curse upon her sister more than two hundred years ago, not one second-born Fontana daughter has found lasting love. Some, like second-born Emilia, the happily-single baker at her grandfather's Brooklyn deli, claim it's an odd coincidence. Others, like her sexy, desperate-for-love cousin Lucy, insist it's a true hex. But both are bewildered when their great-aunt calls with an astounding proposition: If they accompany her to her homeland of Italy, Aunt Poppy vows she'll meet the love of her life on the steps of the Ravello Cathedral on her eightieth birthday, and break the Fontana Second-Daughter Curse once and for all.
Against the backdrop of wandering Venetian canals, rolling Tuscan fields, and enchanting Amalfi Coast villages, romance blooms, destinies are found, and family secrets are unearthed-secrets that could threaten the family far more than a centuries-old curse.
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Chapter 1Emilia
Present Day
Brooklyn
Seventy-two cannoli shells cool on a baking rack in front of me. I squeeze juice from diced maraschino cherries and carefully fold them into a mixture of cream and ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. Through a cloudy rectangular window in the back kitchen, I peer into the store. Lucchesi Bakery and Delicatessen is quiet this morning, typical for a Tuesday. My grandmother, Nonna Rosa Fontana Lucchesi, stands behind the deli counter, rearranging the olives, stirring stainless steel containers of roasted peppers and feta cheeses. My father pushes through the double doors, balancing a tray heaped with sliced prosciutto. With tongs, he transfers it into the refrigerated meat case, creating a stack between the pancetta and capicola.
At the front of the store, behind the cash register, my older sister, Daria, rests her backside against the candy counter, her thumbs tapping her phone. No doubt she's texting one of her girlfriends, probably complaining about Donnie or the girls. Dean Martin's "That's Amore" streams through the speakers-a final reminder of my late grandfather, who insisted Italian music created an aura of authenticity in his bakery and delicatessen-never mind that this one's an American song sung by an American singer. And I have nothing against my deceased grandfather's musical taste except that our entire repertoire of Italian music spans thirty-three songs. Thirty-three songs I can-and sometimes do-sing, word for word, in my sleep.
I turn my attention to the cannoli, piping cream into the six dozen hollow shells. Soon, the music fades, the smell of pastry vanishes. I'm far away, in Somerset, England, lost in my story . . .
She waits on the Clevedon Pier, gazing out to sea, where the setting sun glitters upon the rippling waters. A voice calls. She spins around, hoping to find her lover. But there, lurking in the shadows, her ex
I jump when the bell on the wall beside me chimes. I hitch
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up my glasses and peer through the window.
It's Mrs. Fortino, bearing a bouquet of orange and yellow gerbera daisies. Her silver hair is pulled into a sleek chignon, and a pair of beige slacks shows off her slim figure. From behind the meat counter, my father straightens to his full five-foot, ten-inch frame and sucks in the belly protruding from his apron. Nonna watches, her face puckered, as if she's just downed a shot of vinegar.
"Buongiorno, Rosa," Mrs. Fortino chirps as she strides past the deli counter.
Nonna turns away, muttering, "Puttana," the Italian word for floozy.
Mrs. Fortino makes her way to the mirror, as she always does, before approaching my father's meat counter. The mirror doubles as a window, which means that unbeknownst to her, Mrs. Fortino is gazing into the same window I'm peering out of from the kitchen. I step back while she checks her lipstick-the same shade of pink as her blouse-and smooths her hair. Satisfied, she wheels around to where my dad stands behind the meat counter.
"For you, Leo." She smiles and holds the daisies in front of her.
My grandmother gives a little huff, like a territorial goose, hissing at anyone who so much as glances at her baby gosling. Never mind that the "gosling" is her sixty-six-year-old son-in-law who's been widowed for almost three decades.
My balding father takes the daisies, his cheeks flaming. He thanks Mrs. Fortino, as he does every week, and sneaks a peek at my nonna. Nonna stirs the marinated mushrooms, making believe she's paying no attention whatsoever.
"Have a nice day, Leo," Mrs. Fortino says and gives him a pretty little wave.
"Same to you, Virginia." My father's hand searches for a vase beneath the counter, but his eyes follow Mrs. Fortino down the aisle. My heart aches for them both.
The bell chimes again and a tall man saunters into the store. It's the g
It's Mrs. Fortino, bearing a bouquet of orange and yellow gerbera daisies. Her silver hair is pulled into a sleek chignon, and a pair of beige slacks shows off her slim figure. From behind the meat counter, my father straightens to his full five-foot, ten-inch frame and sucks in the belly protruding from his apron. Nonna watches, her face puckered, as if she's just downed a shot of vinegar.
"Buongiorno, Rosa," Mrs. Fortino chirps as she strides past the deli counter.
Nonna turns away, muttering, "Puttana," the Italian word for floozy.
Mrs. Fortino makes her way to the mirror, as she always does, before approaching my father's meat counter. The mirror doubles as a window, which means that unbeknownst to her, Mrs. Fortino is gazing into the same window I'm peering out of from the kitchen. I step back while she checks her lipstick-the same shade of pink as her blouse-and smooths her hair. Satisfied, she wheels around to where my dad stands behind the meat counter.
"For you, Leo." She smiles and holds the daisies in front of her.
My grandmother gives a little huff, like a territorial goose, hissing at anyone who so much as glances at her baby gosling. Never mind that the "gosling" is her sixty-six-year-old son-in-law who's been widowed for almost three decades.
My balding father takes the daisies, his cheeks flaming. He thanks Mrs. Fortino, as he does every week, and sneaks a peek at my nonna. Nonna stirs the marinated mushrooms, making believe she's paying no attention whatsoever.
"Have a nice day, Leo," Mrs. Fortino says and gives him a pretty little wave.
"Same to you, Virginia." My father's hand searches for a vase beneath the counter, but his eyes follow Mrs. Fortino down the aisle. My heart aches for them both.
The bell chimes again and a tall man saunters into the store. It's the g
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Autoren-Porträt von Lori Nelson Spielman
Lori Nelson Spielman
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Lori Nelson Spielman
- 2020, 400 Seiten, Masse: 13,9 x 21,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 1984803166
- ISBN-13: 9781984803160
- Erscheinungsdatum: 25.11.2020
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
One of...Popsugar's 21 Best Books of November 2020
Frolic's 20 Best Books of Fall 2020
Praise for The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
"A delicious modern fairytale...Bella!" Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of Tony's Wife
A gorgeous blend of family, friendship, and love. Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of When We Left Cuba
A glorious journey through Italy, and the heart...Filled with humor and wisdom, this is a celebration of life, and love. Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
"There's magic within the pages of Lori Nelson Spielman's charming The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany." Popsugar
"Mysterious family lore, a heartrending love story, and luminous descriptions of Italy all add up to an utterly captivating read!" Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of You, Me, and the Sea
Long-simmering resentments and buried secrets permeate The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany, a romantic, beautifully rendered, sweepingly complex family saga. Shelf Awareness
"As effervescent as an Aperol Spritz and written in Lori Nelson Spielman s signature heartfelt style." Meredith Jaeger, USA Today bestselling author of Boardwalk Summer
Fans of Adriana Trigiani will rejoice in this story of a stunning journey that celebrates family, life and love, in the unparalleled backdrop of Venice, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of The Favorite Daughter
"In this captivating and utterly charming tale of several generations of cursed women, Lori Nelson Spielman proves yet again that she s a masterful storyteller. Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I m Fine and Neither Are You
"Sparkling...Spielman brings Tuscany to vivid life and offers more than a few surprises along the
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way. Fans of An Affair to Remember, Under the Tuscan Sun, and the like will be enthralled." Publishers Weekly
"Spielman twists our fairy-tale expectations about love, curses, and happy endings.A bright, funny, hopeful tale of untangling family knots." Kirkus
A love letter to Italy and indeed, to life. Julie Kibler, bestselling author of Calling Me Home
A poignant fairy tale rooted in reality that lifts the reader into a world with lush fields, jewel-box villages and picturesque canals." The Augusta Chronicle
Spielman s novel takes you on a breathtaking tour of Italy through the eyes of Emilia, the cursed second-daughter. Readers will get lost in these pages about family and cheer for our heroine as she discovers herself and the secrets of her family. This book is the perfect escape. Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan s Book of Luck and Fortune
"With her characteristic combination of poignancy, humor, and riveting storytelling, Spielman spins a delightful yarn about families, loneliness, and second chances." Julie Lawson Timmer, author of Mrs. Saint and the Defectives
"Perfectly captures the singular magic of Italy. Every page radiates with sunshine, adventure, and a love story as timeless as the cobblestone streets of Florence." Ruth Emmie Lang, author of Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance
A fresh and funny page-turner that weaves generations of secrets into a charming story of enpowering self-reflection and discovery. A pure joy to read, filled with heart, hope and insight. Angela Pisel, author of With Love From the Inside
"You will be swept away to Italy's romantic Amalfi coast, and laugh, cry, and cheer as Emilia searches for the truth and finds her own voice at last." Kelly O'Connor McNees, author of Undiscovered Country
Spielman turns the traditional fairy tale on its head, to satisfying and dramatic effect. Mardi Link, author of The Drummond Girls
"A stunning, heartwarming, multi-generational story of family secrets and self-discovery, spanning the globe from New York to Italy." Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge
"Spielman twists our fairy-tale expectations about love, curses, and happy endings.A bright, funny, hopeful tale of untangling family knots." Kirkus
A love letter to Italy and indeed, to life. Julie Kibler, bestselling author of Calling Me Home
A poignant fairy tale rooted in reality that lifts the reader into a world with lush fields, jewel-box villages and picturesque canals." The Augusta Chronicle
Spielman s novel takes you on a breathtaking tour of Italy through the eyes of Emilia, the cursed second-daughter. Readers will get lost in these pages about family and cheer for our heroine as she discovers herself and the secrets of her family. This book is the perfect escape. Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan s Book of Luck and Fortune
"With her characteristic combination of poignancy, humor, and riveting storytelling, Spielman spins a delightful yarn about families, loneliness, and second chances." Julie Lawson Timmer, author of Mrs. Saint and the Defectives
"Perfectly captures the singular magic of Italy. Every page radiates with sunshine, adventure, and a love story as timeless as the cobblestone streets of Florence." Ruth Emmie Lang, author of Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance
A fresh and funny page-turner that weaves generations of secrets into a charming story of enpowering self-reflection and discovery. A pure joy to read, filled with heart, hope and insight. Angela Pisel, author of With Love From the Inside
"You will be swept away to Italy's romantic Amalfi coast, and laugh, cry, and cheer as Emilia searches for the truth and finds her own voice at last." Kelly O'Connor McNees, author of Undiscovered Country
Spielman turns the traditional fairy tale on its head, to satisfying and dramatic effect. Mardi Link, author of The Drummond Girls
"A stunning, heartwarming, multi-generational story of family secrets and self-discovery, spanning the globe from New York to Italy." Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge
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