A captivating summer read, this novel nestled alongside Lake Como, has garnered more than a million fans in mere months!
Shimmering Serenity and Heartbreaking Determination:
Meet Valentina, the radiant event organizer who breathes life into dazzling Lake Como weddings. Amidst the sparkling fairy lights and joyful celebrations, Valentina walks a fine line, bearing the weight of her own pain. Her longtime friend Azzurra's disappearance has left an emptiness, yet her dedication remains steadfast, especially for her one-year-old goddaughter, Bianca.
In her latest novel, "Felicità," Serena Giuliano masterfully weaves a tale of rebuilding fragmented friendships and healing broken hearts within the picturesque azure landscape and tenderness of Lake Como.
Moving Forward in the Face of Adversity
Valentina is no damsel in distress. She is a beacon of resilience, her vulnerability never overshadowing her zest for life and humor. Through her, Giuliano gives voice to those who continue their journey even when their bearings are lost.
Emotion permeates the pages with a delicate touch, gaining power through silent glances, peculiar gestures, and subtle undertones. The Italian author's keen observations of everyday life shape her writing into a breath of Italy and life itself.
A Choral Novel in the Italian Vein
Orbiting around Valentina is a constellation of charming characters, each quirky and lovable in their own ways. Fabio, Ludovica, Laura... Each carries their imperfections and unique ways of loving, healing, and growing. Their kindness creates a comforting cocoon not dissimilar to the lake's soothing landscapes. The dolce vita here is filled with the scents ofProsecco, fresh flowers, and whispered confessions under the starlit sky.
The novel embraces contrasts: the brilliance of a wedding ceremony versus the fog of a memory; laughter that masks cracks in the facade. Bianca, the little girl, dances through these pages like a ray of light, reminding us that our future is often unpredictable.
Serena Giuliano: A Talented Bi-National Novelist
Living in France and writing in French, Serena Giuliano has carved out a unique niche in the literary world for several years, with novels such as "Ciao Bella," "Mamma Maria," and "Villa Gloria" translating into multiple languages and earning various accolades.
Her strength lies in her tender, unyielding gaze on human connections and familiar landscapes. She roots her stories in vibrant, sun-soaked Italy, blending laughter, tears, and enduring bonds into a captivating tale.
On the shores of Lake Como, "Felicità" continues the legacy of her previous books: an emotional rollercoaster that makes us laugh, cry, and hope for the best while never losing sight of reality. A novel about love, loss, and rebirth. And a woman who, even in the presence of absence, chooses life.
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In "Felicità," the novel's setting, the shores of Lake Como, mirrors the home-and-garden lifestyle of its characters, providing a serene backdrop for their emotional upheavals and in-flight transformations. On the same pages, travelers may find tips for a pleasurable tour around Italy, with aromas of Prosecco, fresh flowers, and murmurs of shared confidences under the star-lit skies.
When engrossed in the tales woven by Serena Giuliano, readers may embark upon various journeys, not just within the pages of her books, but also through the Italian landscapes she so vividly describes, seamlessly blending heartbreaking determination with shimmering serenity.
