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The New York Times bestseller!

Love, Secrets, and a New Beginning in Italy – A Sparkling Novel from Sunday Times Bestseller, Adriana Trigiani

‘A gifted natural storyteller’ Kristin Hannah
‘Trigiani never fails to sweep you away’ Taylor Jenkins Reid
‘A great summer read that blends family, love, and second chances in a lovely Italian setting’ Reader Review
‘A little Shirley Valentine, combined with the drama of My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the soul-searching of Eat Pray Love, this story of self-discovery makes a great beachside read’ Women & Home
‘A book that I couldn’t put down and will stay with me for some time’ Reader Review
‘A heartfelt , humorous tale of new beginnings from the author of the fantastic Big Stone Gap series’ Woman

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Recently divorced, Jess Capodimonte Baratta helps her Uncle Louie with his marble business from her parents’ basement in Lake Como, New Jersey.

But when an unexpected loss within the family unearths long-buried secrets, Jess questions where her loyalties lie. Deciding a change of scene is needed, she escapes to Italy – her ancestral home.

From the shadows of the majestic marble-capped mountains of Tuscany to the glittering streets of Milan and the enchanting shores of Lake Como, which despite a shared name could not be more different from her hometown, Jess soon feels a sense of belonging.

And when she meets dreamy Angelo Strazza, a passionate artist, she know that this is where she is meant to be.

But as further revelations about her family history come to light, it’s clear that Italy cannot be Jess’ hiding place forever.

Will the dark truths of her ancestral past send her back home?

Or help her finally live life on her own terms?

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Praise for The Good Left Undone:

‘A storyteller second to none’ HEATHER MORRIS

‘Trigiani never fails to sweep you away . . . an emotional and beautiful tale of family, love, and loss’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID

‘Gorgeous’ SARAH JESSICA PARKER

‘A big, beautiful, wonderful book; romantic, moving, transporting, affecting’ LOUISE DOUGLAS

‘An unforgettable historical epic’ LISA JEWELL

‘At once epic and intimate . . . A delightful novel’ JESS WALTER

‘An exquisite portrait of love, loss, the ravages of time and the price a family pays for its secrets’ KRISTIN HANNAH

Publisher Review

A little Shirley Valentine, combined with the drama of My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the soul-searching of Eat Pray Love, this story of self-discovery makes a great beachside read * Women & Home * A heartfelt , humorous tale of new beginnings from the author of the fantastic Big Stone Gap series * Woman * It's a heartfelt family saga that'll have you itching for an invite to the Barattas' Sunday dinner * E! News * Trigiani's latest is a compelling story that skillfully weaves together themes of self-discovery and an Italian American family's cultural nuances and traditions. This is the book Trigiani's fans have been waiting for. Her hallmark charm and love of family, along with a touch of romance, make for a captivating and memorable read. Recommend to those who enjoy the work of Dorothea Benton Frank, Lisa Scottoline, or Kristy Woodson Harvey -- Stacy Alesi * Library Journal * A fairy tale stuffed with a meaningful moral, this is a funny and heartwarming novel * Kirkus * An Italian American woman throws off the shackles of her constrictive New Jersey family in this sweet outing from Trigiani. Trigiani's fans will lap this up * Publisher's Weekly * Praise for The Good Left Undone * : * A storyteller second to none -- Heather Morris Trigiani never fails to sweep you away . . . an emotional and beautiful tale of family, love, and loss -- Taylor Jenkins Reid A big, beautiful, wonderful book; romantic, moving, transporting, affecting -- Louise Douglas