Gelato at the Villa
- Fiction
- Women
- Publisher: Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro. "Whoever finds a friend finds a treasure." Italian saying Grace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and many books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for them to go somewhere instead of only dreaming of someday. Traveling to Venice, Florence, and Bellagio, the Suitcase Sisters find themselves immersed in the magnificent works of art, scrumptious gelato flavors, and endless pasta variations of Italy. And they discover a vulnerability to disclose their struggles in ways they never did at home. As Grace experiences a newfound freedom and confidence in who she is, Claire wrestles with painful memories of her teen years. A special dinner party brings unexpected revelations about faith and God's nearness. Then a life-changing moment on the shores of Lake Lugano causes Grace and Claire to discover they are not just tourists but pilgrims on a path to becoming all God created them to be. Robin Jones Gunn whisks you away to experience the incredible culture of Northern Italy in this inspiring, faith-based contemporary fiction with themes of European travel, midlife adventures, and lifelong friendships, making this a perfect book club selection.
Endorsements (9)
“When you read a Robin Jones Gunn book, you know you’re going to receive a tender lesson and you’ll be blessed for it.”
“Robin’s storytelling is a breath of fresh air. Her tender heart and wisdom make every one of her books poignant and unforgettable.”
“Robin Jones Gunn writes about everyday women with truth, tenderness, heart, and soul . . . while taking me on an adventure.”
“Robin’s stories always make me feel as if I’ve actually visited another amazing part of the world.”
“Robin Jones Gunn brings the ravishing wilderness of Africa to life in Tea with Elephants. This gentle, beautifully written story laps around you like the warm waves of the sea, soothing away the day’s stress, whispering a soft promise of hope and lasting friendship. An altogether delightful read.”
“It is a widely acknowledged fact that Robin Jones Gunn has a knack for creating unforgettable characters. . . . As I read the story of these charming characters, I couldn’t help but smile at their joys, grieve for their hardships, and wish that I could go on adventures with them.”
“Readers will be swept off their feet by this faith-forward celebration of friendship.”
“Through the lens of faith, friendship, and the majestic wonders of nature, Tea with Elephants is a testament to the enduring power of love and the divine beauty that awaits those who seek it.”
“Only a well-seasoned traveler like Robin could pen such a lovely tale of two kindred spirits exploring a beautiful slice of Africa. . . . Well done, Robin!”
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