Iris & Lily (The Complete Series)

"Angela and Julie Scipioni take us inside the minds of their characters with honesty and emotional intensityThis novel will be talked about for a long, long time and so will its two authors." - Huffington Post

"A flowing narrative which encompasses an entire world two voices delving into a family's past." - Vogue Italy"

This is far and away one of the most beautifully written stories I have read in a very long time. Iris & Lily captures your heart and doesn't let go, page after page... This is a true modern day literary gift." - Andrea De Carlo, Author

"Captivating!"

"Delightful, touching, deep and wise"

"An amazing work of literature"

"Beautifully written, thrilling, moving, endearing, and, most of all, inspiring"

"Iris & Lily has become my all time favorite book.. I loved every word ... Iris & Lily has moved The Thornbirds and Pillars of the Earth to 2nd and 3rd place as my all time favorite books."

- Independent Reader Reviews

Iris & Lily dives head first into the rabbit hole of family life through the eyes of Iris and Lily Capostosti, the inseparable youngest sisters in the chaotic Catholic household of fourteen, struggling to survive under the rule of a hot-blooded Italian-American father, a meek mother, and a gang of domineering brothers.

Episodes of the two sisters' lives span the fleeting innocence of childhood, the confusion of adolescence, and their premature coming of age to face the challenges of womanhood, unfolding in a spellbinding family saga brought to life by a kaleidoscope of descriptions and reflections, on a rollercoaster ride of emotions ranging from heartbreak to hilarity that every woman can relate to.

From the snow and ice of upstate New York to the olive-dappled hills of the Italian riviera, readers follow Iris and Lily along their individual quests for a safe haven in a world which can offer lasting love and the chance to pursue their dreams. Readers are drawn into their drama as the sisters make questionable choices which propel them along diverging trajectories, compounding their growing estrangement from each other.

In this compelling biographical novel which chronicles the historical upheavals of the 60s and 70s, co-authors and real life sisters Angela and Julie Scipioni adeptly explore the trials of economic hardship, the shame of domestic abuse, the battle against addiction and the tenacity of hope with rare honesty and insightful sensitivity, in the style of a heartwarming contemporary classic.

Throughout the trilogy a gripping epistolary weaves a fabric of growing awareness, tugging on the sturdy threads of a sisterly bond in the search for forgiveness - for the shortcomings of their family, for their misconceptions of one another, and for their own mistakes - that may free them from the past and lay the groundwork for reconciliation and enduring friendship.

But is there enough love left between the sisters to rebuild the precious relationship they cherished as girls? Can decades of seething resentment and profound misunderstanding be overcome by two women who have grown so far apart?

Iris & Lily: The Complete Series eBook contains all three books in the series, sold as separate volumes in the paperback and audiobook editions. A perfect read for book clubs, with discussion questions provided on the official Iris & Lily website.

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