An Italian cafΓ©. A barista with an eye for trouble. And a village determined to create as much as possible.
Chiara has presided over the espresso machine at Bar Birbo for as long as anyone can remember. In Santa Lucia, this is the only place for cappuccino served with a side of delicious gossip.
In this ancient village, neighbors rely on each other and resent each other, all the while keeping their secrets well hidden. Romance blooms, even as the truth behind those love affairs threatens them all.
When everyone has ulterior motives and unspoken desires, it's only a matter of time before tensions explode into flames. And unfortunately for the townspeople, the revelations could prove deadly.
Santa Lucia is the sweeping tale of a town on the brink of change and the villagers that call it home.
"Santa Lucia is a wonderful, sprawling, satisfying novel....This was my favorite novel of 2017." — Caseful of Clues
"One of those books that keeps you awake at night reading. Loved the characters and the story."
"Santa Lucia brings small town Italy to life!"