‘My dearest Gaetano, if this letter reaches you, know that my heart remains under the Sicilian stars where we made our promise...’ Sicily, 1939 . Seventeen-year-old Concetta has just received life-changing news: her family is leaving their sun-drenched Sicilian village and moving to America. Desperate to stay with her secret love Gaetano —a fisherman’s son her father would never accept—Concetta spends one last night with him beneath a blanket of stars. There, among the citrus-scented air and cricket song, he hands her a leaving gift: a fountain pen, with a promise to keep their love alive through letters – and return to each other one day. In America, Concetta refuses to let go of her dream of returning to Sicily, even as she struggles to navigate a strange new world of factory work and prejudice. Her letters to Gaetano become her lifeline, each one carrying fragments of her heart across the ocean. But when Italy declares war on the United States, Gaetano’s letters suddenly stop. As Concetta faces pressure to let go of her past and accept her new American life, she yearns to discover Gaetano’s fate—even if it means crossing a war-torn ocean to find him. From the terraced hills of Sicily to the brewing tensions of wartime America, this richly-woven tale of forbidden love and impossible choices will break your heart and put it back together again. Perfect for fans of Kelly Rimmer, Rhys Bowen, and Angela Petch, The Last Letter from Sicily asks just how far you would go to keep a promise made beneath the stars. ' I absolutely adored this book! ... The characters are written with such depth and emotion... I couldn't put it down. I read it in a DAY! ' Reader review, 5 stars ' A truly staggering romance... from the setting to the characters and the storyline... You will urge the strength of their love to bring them back together. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' This story had my heart from the very start... I had tears at points in the story as I got so involved in the characters… will stay with me for some time. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' I couldn't put this book down. The pacing, emotional weight, and vivid descriptions kept me hooked from start to finish... It's a must-read. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' I'm stunned... watching and reading of such brave people as our characters, even if it's just continuing to love, is astounding. And inspiring. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' A beautifully written and emotionally charged novel which captivates readers from start to finish... The themes of love, loss, and self-discovery are expertly explored. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' It was a totally engrossing read. I literally read it in hours as it was too good to put down. A marvelous account. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' I adored this book... Historical fiction is one of my favorite. And this adds to why. ' Reader review, 5 stars ' What an excellent read! It is the perfect love story where time and distance apart doesn't matter. When the love is there, it stands the test of time. ' Reader review, 5 stars Lindsay Marie Morris is a novelist and journalist based in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Marquette University. A former _Shape _magazine editor with a passion for storytelling, Lindsay continues to write for various publications, including _Forks Over Knives_, for which she is a frequent contributor. Her work spans multiple topics, with a particular focus on travel, health, wellness, and plant-based lifestyle. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys camping, exploring the great outdoors, and baking artisanal sourdough bread and pizzas.