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MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW

Finding Serenissima by the author Apple Gidley is a story about  a lady Amelia finding love in midst of  loss, and a new beginning in the Country of Italy. Leo, Amelia's Husband recently passed away from effects of Alzheimer's and later cancer leaving their Daughters - Moira and Lucy behind as well. As they come to terms with Leo's loss and grieve about it, Amelia remembers their decision to move to Papa New Guinea to be carefree and lead a less chaos life in New York. Later, Amelia decides to sell her home in Patanga to New Britain Palm Oil Limited and Move to Italy. 

Amelia embraces the beauty and locality of Venice and finds this place rejuvenating and it brings new experiences. I enjoyed how the author has described the locations beautifully and take the readers to different places in Italy that is Venice and Florence.  Amelia expresses her thankfulness for the locals like Riccardo and Signora Scutari who teaches her the culture and language of Italy. Soon she come in terms of loss of her Grand daughter Natalie who dies of sudden death syndrome (SIDS) who was born from a unplanned pregnancy from her daughter Moira. In spite of all these incidents still keeps Amelia's carefree spirit alive. 

I recommend this novel if you are looking to sit back for a warm read about challenges in life that motherhood and new beginnings can bring.

Thanks to Book Sirens and Vine Leaves Press for and advance copy for my Honest Review.


BOOK DESCRIPTON

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.


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vine Leaves Press (March 11, 2025)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2025

Pages: 324


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