"Rococo" by Adriana Trigiani is a humorous and heartwarming novel set in the small Italian-American town of Our Lady of Fatima, New Jersey. The story follows Bartolomeo di Crespi, an acclaimed interior decorator known for his sophisticated taste, as he is entrusted with the renovation of his local church. Confident in his ability to transform the space, Bartolomeo sets out on a mission to bring beauty and elegance to his hometown, recruiting talented artisans from places like New York City, London, and Italy to assist with the project.
Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including his witty sister Toot, who is struggling with life after divorce; the wealthy and determined Aurelia Mandelbaum, who hopes Bartolomeo will marry her daughter; the secretive and troubled Father Porporino; and the glamorous Eydie Von Gunne, an international designer who shakes up Bartolomeo's creative world. Bartolomeo also finds support in his cousin Christina, who is grappling with grief, and works alongside two talented craftsmen, Rufus McSherry and Pedro Allercon, to restore the church’s interior.
As Bartolomeo and his team work to revitalize the church, their efforts spark change in the town, challenging old traditions and bringing hope to the community. The novel is filled with humor, family dynamics, love, and the transformative power of art and design, set against the backdrop of glamorous locations from New Jersey to Europe.
"Rococo" is a witty and vibrant story, blending Trigiani's signature charm with a delightful exploration of personal and professional reinvention, making it a heartwarming comedy about life, love, and creativity.
Product details
Publisher : Random House Publishing Group; Reprint edition (April 25, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 283 pages
ISBN-10 : 081296781X
ISBN-13 : 978-0812967814
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.19 x 0.73 x 8 inches
Condition: Used- Very Good
Small tears on the top and bottom edges of the spine, binding sound, the text block is intact, pages are clean, and not soiled.
Tags: #Family Saga Fiction, Family Life Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction
