By the author of "Scales of Passion". The act of an American GI nearly destroys a girl, forcing her to establish a new life in the US with her daughter. This novel spans three generations of two families, one of them poor and ruled by ambitious women, the other wealthy and driven by powerful men.
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Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
Paper. Condition: Good ++. First Thus. This 510 page saga opens on the streets of Rome at thetime of the WWII Liberation of Italy. Cecilia Tortelli is the main character. She and the story move to Amerika. We meet her daughter Gina and learn about the rich and political influence. Also meet Alberto Rizzoli, Morgan Gibson, Miriam Stern, Rufus Cartwright, and Kate Hills-Gachet. Cond : Paper wrapper is white w/ gold and red lettering. Cover graphic is an elegant dragon-fly brooch. LARGE sticker pull. Spine tilts slightly. No names, creases, marks nor tears. Great reading copy !! Quote (p. 92): " . as Cecilia cherished the idea of being respectably married, her religion meant that divorce was out of the question. Besides, serving papers would have disclosed her whereabouts. And she would always be too terrified of Al to dare . .". Seller Inventory # 003731
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