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Full of lighthearted humor, sumptuous food, the wisdom of an Italian mother-in-law, and all the atmosphere of Elena Ferrante s Neapolitan Novels, this warm and witty memoir follows American-born Katherine Wilson on her adventures abroad. Thanks to a surprising romance and a spirited woman who teaches her to laugh, to seize joy, and to love a three-month rite of passage in Naples turns into a permanent embrace of this boisterous city on the Mediterranean. "When I saw the sea at Gaeta, I knew that Naples was near and I was coming home." There is a chaotic, vibrant energy about Naples that forces you to let go and give in, writes Katherine, who arrives in the city to intern at the United States Consulate. One evening, she meets handsome, studious Salvatore and finds herself immediately enveloped by his elegant mother, Raffaella, and the rest of the Avallone family.
About the Author
Katherine Wilson is an actress turned author living in Italy. After graduating from Princeton, she moved to Naples where she fell in love with the culture and food...as well as with a man and his family. Her memoir, Only in Naples, will be out from Random House April 19 and translated into 6 languages.
