{"product_id":"the-patron-saint-of-second-chances-the-most-uplifting-book-youll-read-this-year","title":"The Patron Saint of Second Chances: the most uplifting book you'll read this year","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE FEEL GOOD NOVEL OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I loved this funny, heartwarming read' Libby Page\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Patron Saint of Plumbing is not answering Nino Speranza's prayers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithout expensive repairs to the pipes, the water board will cut off Speranza's crumbling Italian village. All 212 inhabitants will be forced to leave.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a desperate bid to find the money to save his hometown, he starts a rumour that Italian heart-throb Dante Rinaldi is coming to town to film his next movie.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoon, the place is teeming with fans and everyone wants to be involved: Speranza's assistant has a screenplay and the butcher will invest - if Speranza can find roles for each of his fifteen enormous sons. Even the priest is on board.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt seems the only way to give their beloved town a second chance is to actually make a movie. What could possibly go wrong?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny, charming and utterly heartwarming, this is the feel-good novel of the year; a celebration of the underdog, of family and of what really matters in life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA rare treasure\u003c\/b\u003e: both hilariously funny and beautifully written.' Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of \u003ci\u003eBetter Luck Next Time\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBe Frank With Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The most charming, original and hilarious novel I have read in ages. This novel is something special. \u003cb\u003eEveryone with a sense of humour must pick this up immediately\u003c\/b\u003e.' Elyssa Friedland, author of\u003ci\u003e Last Summer at The Golden Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A glorious romp of a book with a cast of characters to fall in love with. Gorgeous, hilarious and \u003cb\u003ebrimming with joy\u003c\/b\u003e. Christine Simon's writing is just a delight.' Helen Paris, author of\u003ci\u003e Lost Property\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Simon's warm-hearted, original gem of a novel is \u003cb\u003ethe feel-good read we all need\u003c\/b\u003e.' Amy Poeppel, author of\u003ci\u003e Musical Chairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A charming, fast-paced and \u003cb\u003ewarm-hearted\u003c\/b\u003e farce. Upbeat, escapist and a lot of fun.' Caroline Hulse, author of The Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e24\/08\/22 - emailed Gabriele to ask when publishing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback | 352 pages | Published January 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sphere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63172605641053,"sku":"9780751582932","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780751582932.jpg?v=1769061064","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-patron-saint-of-second-chances-the-most-uplifting-book-youll-read-this-year","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}