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STARS IN AN ITALIAN SKY

Jill Santopolo

A Novel

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family secret.
Genoa, Italy, 1946: Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love the moment they set eyes on each other. The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor, they belong to opposing worlds. Despite this, the undeniable spark between them quickly burns into a deep and passionate relationship spent exploring each other's minds, bodies, and their city, as well as Vincenzo's family's sprawling vineyard, Villa Della Rosauntil shifts in political power force them each to choose a side and commit what the other believes is a betrayal, shattering the bright future they dreamed of together.

New York, 2017: Cassandra and Luca are in love and planning a future together. Although neither quite fits in with the other's family, Cass and Luca have always felt like a perfect match for each other. But when Luca, an artist, convinces his grandfather and Cass's grandmother to pose for a painting, past and present collide to reveal a secret that changes everything.

Jill Santopolo is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Light We Lost, More Than Words, and Everything After. Her work has been translated into 37 languages. She received a BA from Columbia University and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is also the author of three successful children's and young-adult series and works as the associate publisher of Philomel Books.
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Published 2023-02-28 by Putnam

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Santopolo skillfully weaves two love stories in which passionate and idealistic young couples contend with class differences, tension between their personal desires and familial obligations, and the ongoing ramifications of decisions made by earlier generations... Sure to tug at readers' heartstrings. Read more...

The superb Jill Santopolo has written a shimmering love story for the ages. Giovanna and Vincenzo fall in love in 1946 in Italy, decades later, Cassandra and Luca fall in love in New York City. Soon, they discover the roots of their families lie deep in the vineyards of northern Italy. The yield of the harvest will be the truth. But first, there's a mystery to be solved and a secret to be revealed. Stars in an Italian Sky is about the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. Bellissima!

...a sweeping story of romance... After engaging us with passion, turmoil and emotion, there is an unexpected yet satisfying ending. Recommended. Read more...

"I was swept away by Stars in an Italian Sky, Jill Santopolo's charming novel of love, both lost and found. In this dual-timeline story, modern-day Cass and Luca are planning their upcoming wedding when they learn a truth about their Italian grandparents that will reshape both families forever. You'll savor this story like fine wine!"

In her beautiful novel, Jill Santopolo weaves the stories of two pairs of young lovers, divided by time but united through family and fate. The worlds of war-ravaged Italy and present-day New York come to life with Santopolo's vivid language and rich, compelling characters. Filled with pathos, longing and romance, this book is a love letter to the human heart, and a testimony to the timelessness of true and lasting love.

Jill Santopolo's gorgeous prose will transport you from Italy to New York City, from the years following WWII to the present day, from two star-crossed lovers to two people who maybe are just meant to be. A testament to the power of art, of family and ultimately of love to endure across decades and continents - Stars in an Italian Sky is a beautifully written epic love story.

A spellbinding, deeply compassionate story centered around the fraught legacy of a pair of young lovers. Sensual, heartfelt, and incredibly moving, Santopolo's latest will bring you to tears.

A well-written dual storyline novel, looking at the after effects of WWII, lost love, and second chances. Fans of these types of novels will love this one. Read more...

"A moving tale of two young peopleone the daughter of a tailor, the other the son of a countwho fall in love in post-WW2 Italy and are torn apart by politics and misunderstanding, only to see the decisions they make reverberate in startling ways through the generations. Woven together as intricately as the fine fabrics of the Genoese tailor shop where the star-crossed lovers meet, the storyline moves between past and present, as a heartbreaking love story unfolds, set against the story of a second couple in 21st century New York. A poignant tale of love, loss, class, and fate, brimming with the colorful spirit of Italy and infused with the hopefulness of true love written in the stars."

Powerful, emotional, and steeped in beauty and romance, Stars in an Italian Sky is a breathtaking tale of star-crossed lovers that stretches across generations. Jill Santopolo has written a sweeping story brimming with passion that will whisk you straight to an Italian vineyard.

STARS IN AN ITALIAN SKY is one of AARP's 41 Best New Books of Winter 2023

"A gorgeous, epic novel about star-crossed lovers and a choice that reverberates through generations. Jill Santopolo writes heartbreak like no other, and Stars in an Italian Sky is both masterful and unforgettable."

British Comm: Hodder & Stoughton; Italian: Nord ; Polish: Zysk

A warm, poignant story of enduring love and loss, spanning generations and set against the background of post WWII Italy. The perfect read for those who long to travel!

A romantic, sweeping story that's satisfying and heartbreaking at the same time. Read more...

New York Times bestselling author Jill Santopolo, who wrote "The Light We Lost" (which was so good), returns with a dual-timeline narrative about a lovesick Italian couple in 1946 from two different classes with divided wartime loyalties and the 2017 couple whose grandparents meet, a moment that changes everything. Fate and true love set against a glorious Italian landscape, especially in the Villa Della Rosa vineyard?! Sign me up. Read more...