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An Italian Girl in Brooklyn

A spellbinding story of buried secrets and new beginnings
By Santa Montefiore
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In An Italian Girl in Brooklyn by Santa Montefiore, the narrative unfolds with a young Italian girl navigating the complexities of life during and after World War II. As she finds herself in Brooklyn, new opportunities and challenges emerge, leading to a compelling mix of romance, resilience, and the pursuit of belonging. The story beautifully captures the cultural and emotional journey of an immigrant in a rapidly changing world.
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Dark secrets and hidden sorrows abound in Santa Montefiore’s spellbinding novel set in war-torn Italy and the streets of New York.

‘A wonderful story, beautifully told. I absolutely tore through it!’ KAREN SWAN

New York, 1979

It is Thanksgiving and Evelina has her close family and beloved friends gathered around, her heart weighted with gratitude for what she has and regret for what she has given up. She has lived in America for over thirty years, but she is still Italian in her soul.

Northern Italy, 1934

Evelina leads a sheltered life with her parents and siblings in a villa of fading grandeur. When her elder sister Benedetta marries a banker, to suit her father’s wishes rather than her own, Evelina swears that she will never marry out of duty. She knows nothing of romantic love, but when she meets Ezra, son of the local dressmaker, her heart recognises it like an old friend.

Evelina wants these carefree days to last forever. She wants to bask in sunshine, beauty and love and pay no heed to the grey clouds gathering on the horizon. But nothing lasts forever. The shadows of war are darkening over Europe and precious lives are under threat…

'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES

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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II, An Italian Girl in Brooklyn is described as a captivating story of love, loss, and redemption. Critical reviews praise it for its rich depiction of northern Italy, the emotional depth of family bonds, and the resilience needed to rebuild a life across the ocean. The narrative, based on a true story, is noted for its compelling twists and emotional resonance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471197109

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Santa Montefiore is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author. Her books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have sold more than six million copies in England and Europe. She is the bestselling author of The Temptation of Gracie and the Deverill series, among many others. She is married to writer Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London. Visit her at SantaMontefiore.co.uk and connect with her on X @SantaMontefiore or on Instagram @SantaMontefioreOfficial. 

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