Finding Serenissima - Paperback
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by Apple Gidley (Author)
"Seized my heart" Caroline James, author of The Cruise
"Charming" Alka Joshi, author of the NYT bestselling The Henna Artist
"Uplifting" Suzanne Leal, author of The Watchful Wife
With the help of a feisty hotel owner, an attractive water-taxi driver, and a gondola full of Italians who call Venice home, Amelia, a widowed Australian, begins her search for serenity. As the island city works its magic, she comes to realize her life has been overshadowed by her famous American husband, Leo, well before his decline into Alzheimer's.
As Amelia navigates Venice's winding canals and its language, she gracefully confronts the joys and challenges of aging, discovering that love and laughter can come at any stage of life. Balancing long-distance parenting and familial obligations, she redefines what it means to live fully as an older woman, all while the magical city slowly helps her reclaim her identity.
Finding Serenissima is a heartwarming tale of second chances, exploring the complexities of long marriage, independence, and rediscovering love in the most unexpected places.
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