Synopsis:
Elizabeth Fane is on the cusp of 50, but instead of celebrating with her family, she is on a plane to Italy alone, leaving behind her husband, three adult sons, and the profound rift between them.
In Italy Liz plans to prune olive trees at a convent, explore the city of Florence, and visit its ancient cathedrals. There she meets four women—five if you count the large painting of the Virgin Mary—with whom she converses regularly. While at first these conversations with the painting are ironic (and are always one-sided), eventually they turn to become another way for Liz to consider the rift between her and her family. Liz gradually reveals why she left home and sorts out what it will take for her to return.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a coming-of-age story where the FMC, Liz, discovers why her heart is so broken, why she truly left home and how she might move forward and return to the life she ran from. This story is about healing, beauty, forgiveness and restoration.
Content Warnings:
Language: Moderate – Infrequent derogatory comments about religion, Jesus, and sex. Towards the end of the novel a steady stream of f words during a point of tension.
Sexual Content: None besides a few derogatory comments from side characters
Violence: Mild – Descriptions of the crucified Jesus
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: Catholic and Christian world views
Other Topics: Pro-life and abortion issues
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