The Patron Saint of Second Chances

Name: The Patron Saint of Second Chances
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SKU: 9780751582918
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the most uplifting book you’ll read this year

By Christine Simon

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Summary

In The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon, a small Italian village faces the threat of losing its beloved water supply due to community debts. The clever mayor concocts a scheme involving a fabricated rumour about a famous film being shot in the area to drum up tourism and revenue. When locals get involved, chaos and hilarity ensue, as the village collectively scrambles to maintain the charade and save their home.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about small-town life filled with quirky characters and comedic moments. The narrative centres on a well-meaning handyman who unintentionally creates a web of charming misunderstandings while striving to save his beloved town. It's a delightful mix of humour, friendship, and a touch of chaos, perfect for readers who enjoy feel-good fiction with a sprinkle of whimsy.

The Patron Saint of Second Chances

The perfect feel-good novel - a celebration of the underdog, of family and of remembering what really matters in life - from a joyous new voice in fiction. Perfect for fans of The Authenticity Project, The Lido and The Keeper of Lost Things.

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The feel-good novel of the year

'I loved this funny, heartwarming read' — Libby Page, author of The Lido

The Patron Saint of Plumbing is not answering Nino Speranza's prayers. Without the thousands of euros in taxes that he could never bring himself to collect from his neighbours, the water board will cut the town off. All 212 inhabitants will be forced to leave.

So, in a desperate bid to save his hometown, he starts a rumour that major movie star Dante Rinaldi is filming his next movie in the village.

Soon, all the locals want to be involved: Speranza's assistant has written a screenplay and the local butcher will invest — each of his fifteen enormous sons is given a role. It seems the only way to save the town is to actually make the movie.

And Nino Speranza starts to think he might have created the second chance they all needed... until word of the production reaches Dante Rinaldi himself.

Funny, charming and incredibly heart-warming, this is the feel-good book we all need; a celebration of the underdog, of family and of remembering what really matters in life.

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The Patron Saint of Second Chances is praised as a delightful and hilarious read, with many reviewers highlighting its engaging and large-hearted characters. The book is considered both a treasure of witty writing and an invitation to laughter, drawing comparisons to the humour found in small-town chronicles. Readers appreciate Christine Simon's ability to craft quirky, lovable characters, making the novel feel both charming and relatable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751582918

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

Collections

Christine Simon Cosy Crime Cosy Romance Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Christine Simon grew up in a very large and very loud Italian family, where it was considered a major milestone amongst her countless siblings and cousins to surpass their nonna's towering height of four-foot, ten inches. She lives with her husband and four children, who are also extremely loud, and the crowning achievements of her life are learning to read knitting patterns and teaching her otherwise-unscrupulous miniature schnauzer to ring a bell when he wants to go out.