The Miracles of Santo Fico: A Novel
by Dennis L. Smith
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Author: Dennis L. SmithEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-01
ISBN: 0446690368
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: Charming, funny & sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a lovely, feel-good novel - it's the story of forgiveness, love and miracles in the tiny Tuscan village of Santa Fico, populated with eccentric, quirky and memorable characters. 18 years later after leaving Santa Fico Leo Pizzola finally returns - but he is not warmly welcomed by his one true love, Marta. He last saw her on the eve of her wedding to his best friend Franco.
When a bus load of lost English tourists find themselves in Santa Fico, Leo and childhood friend Topo fall back on old habits of telling tall tales to the unsuspecting tourists, embellishing the history of Santa Fico with the miracle of St Francis and the fig tree.
Then a minor earthquake hits Italy, causing extensive damage to the cathedral and lending opportunity for a magnificent fresco to be stolen. Father Elio blames himself, believing that this has happened because of his great, un-confessed sin, the burden of which he has been carrying for 50 years. He decides to fast until he receives a sign that God has forgiven him.
It's then up to Leo, Topo and Marta to find a real miracle, to save Father Elio's life...
The story is utterly charming, touching and impossible not to enjoy.
I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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