{"title":"Carolynn Pietrangeli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolynn Pietrangeli\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling general fiction that intertwines rich family dynamics with evocative settings. Her storytelling often explores themes of heritage, identity, and the enduring bonds that shape us, inviting readers into immersive narratives filled with emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on character-driven tales like \u003cem\u003eThe Sicilian Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e, Pietrangeli's work resonates through vivid depictions of place and heartfelt journeys. Her novels offer a blend of poignant drama and cultural insight, appealing to those who appreciate thoughtful and engaging fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sicilian-daughter-by-carolynn-pietrangeli-9798895150764","title":"The Sicilian Daughter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timely family saga of carving one’s path in ancestral and present culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGaby, a woman in her mid-thirties, must balance the different cultures of her childhood and adult life, juggle loyalties to her family, accept her family’s past, and discover her own identity to chart her way forward in this family saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Gaby prepares to marry her partner Russ, she shuttles between her current home in Boston and her childhood home in The Bronx, and is confronted by her mother’s accustomed and unwelcome expectations. While in The Bronx, childhood memories resurface as Gaby navigates her present relationship with her mother as well as with her grandmother, aunt, and cousin. In a short period of time, Gaby reexamines her past and that of her mother and grandmother, and uncovers surprising family secrets that force her to endure and rise above a life-changing tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGaby’s journey in \u003cem\u003eThe Sicilian Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to audiences looking for their next great multigenerational book club read!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745327366380,"sku":"9798895150764","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798895150764-the-sicilian-daughter.jpg?v=1781500634"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carolynn-pietrangeli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}