by Deborah Rine (Author)
A captivating tale of the power of love, the intensity of life's choices and the magical discovery of a new culture. - It's a dream come true. Kate, a young American mother, her French husband, Henri, and 3 children move to a village in the mountains above Verona. But their stone cottage is cold and isolated. Henri is gone late into the evening and Kate is alone with no telephone or means of transportation. With only a smattering of Italian, she navigates her new life. In the fall the family moves down to Verona so the children can attend school. Kate makes friends and dives into the pleasures of Italian life. But when Henri demands she participate in harboring a fugitive, her marriage is put on the line. In the months to come, Kate will experience dizzying passion and incredible remorse. Part memoir, part fiction, Verona With Love is rich in details of Italian life, memorable characters and delicious food. It's a tale of romance and personal growth.