The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

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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 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