I really loved this book and am eager to read the second one in what is to be a trilogy. It is quick and fun reading and anyone who loves shoes will love this novel. The descriptions of the Greenwich village area of NYC and of Italy only add to the enjoyment.

Trigiana is fun to read. You will enjoy her sensual look at New York and Italy. Her love of these places is evident in her writing. You will never look at a pair of shoes again without thinking of the Roncalli family and their handmade shoes. There is no thinking or analyzing to be done. Its a confection of a book to be savored. Bon Apetit.

I did enjoy this book. It was interesting learning about shoe making and fashion. However, a friend of mine, who is 1st generation Italian said that the family was not realistic of Italians and had been quite "Americanized". :-) That was ok with me. I enjoyed the time Valentine was in Italy and especially the island of Capri. I felt like I was on vacation in Italy while reading that portion of the book. This is not a "heavy:" book.... Just fun.

I found the story began well enough, but as it continued it seemed to have no where to go. I felt the author was getting her ideas as she was writing and didn't have a strong plot line. I did find the description of the Village and Italy to be well written.

Book Club highly recommended this novel. Club
discussed the making of shoes, its complicated
method. All the steps that go into making a high
end shoe. Written around a family business.

This novel is a fun romantic read would lead to some fun discussion love , and fashion