From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping and achingly romantic story of the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. . .
Italy, 1946
The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor belong to opposing worlds. But when they set eyes on each other, an undeniable spark ignites a passionate relationship. Until shifts in political power force them to commit what the other believes is a betrayal, and their bright future together is shattered.
New York, 2017
Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither fits the other’s family, they have always felt like a perfect match. Then 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 . . .
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Readers have fallen in love with this story . . .
‘What a BEAUTIFUL story! Jill Santopolo has totally outdone herself!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Anyone who has grown up with a close bond to their grandparents and their roots, should read this. Warning, keep tissues handy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The Italian version of The Notebook . . . a beautiful story that will break your heart but also make you smile’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fabulous novel by Santopolo. She knows how to you draw you into her novels and I am always invested in her characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Authors have fallen in love with this story . . .
‘A gorgeous, epic novel . . . Jill Santopolo writes heartbreak like no other’
Emily Giffin, author of Meant to Be
‘A shimmering love story for the ages. Stars in an Italian Sky is about the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. Bellissima!’
Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone
‘Woven together as intricately as the fine fabrics of the Genoese tailor shop where the star-crossed lovers meet . . . A poignant tale of love, loss, class, and fate, infused with the hopefulness of true love written in the stars’
Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker’s Wife
‘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‘
Fiona Davis, author of The Magnolia Palace
‘I was swept away by Stars in an Italian Sky, Jill Santopolo’s charming novel of love, both lost and found’
Lisa Scottoline, author of Loyalty
‘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’
Allison Pataki, author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
‘A warm, poignant story of enduring love and loss, spanning generations and set against the background of post WWII Italy’
Rhys Bowen, author of The Tuscan Child and The Venice Sketchbook
‘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. A sweeping story brimming with passion’
Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage and Jacqueline in Paris
Italy, 1946
The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor belong to opposing worlds. But when they set eyes on each other, an undeniable spark ignites a passionate relationship. Until shifts in political power force them to commit what the other believes is a betrayal, and their bright future together is shattered.
New York, 2017
Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither fits the other’s family, they have always felt like a perfect match. Then 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 . . .
***
Readers have fallen in love with this story . . .
‘What a BEAUTIFUL story! Jill Santopolo has totally outdone herself!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Anyone who has grown up with a close bond to their grandparents and their roots, should read this. Warning, keep tissues handy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The Italian version of The Notebook . . . a beautiful story that will break your heart but also make you smile’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fabulous novel by Santopolo. She knows how to you draw you into her novels and I am always invested in her characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
***
Authors have fallen in love with this story . . .
‘A gorgeous, epic novel . . . Jill Santopolo writes heartbreak like no other’
Emily Giffin, author of Meant to Be
‘A shimmering love story for the ages. Stars in an Italian Sky is about the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. Bellissima!’
Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone
‘Woven together as intricately as the fine fabrics of the Genoese tailor shop where the star-crossed lovers meet . . . A poignant tale of love, loss, class, and fate, infused with the hopefulness of true love written in the stars’
Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker’s Wife
‘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‘
Fiona Davis, author of The Magnolia Palace
‘I was swept away by Stars in an Italian Sky, Jill Santopolo’s charming novel of love, both lost and found’
Lisa Scottoline, author of Loyalty
‘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’
Allison Pataki, author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
‘A warm, poignant story of enduring love and loss, spanning generations and set against the background of post WWII Italy’
Rhys Bowen, author of The Tuscan Child and The Venice Sketchbook
‘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. A sweeping story brimming with passion’
Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage and Jacqueline in Paris
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