Meet… Dominick, who married "the most beautiful woman in the world"… Sophie, who is haunted by terrifying memories of the Holocaust… Ella, who made "sweet apple pies" for her war veteran husband… Tom, whose music lured women into his arms… Artie, who is plagued by the ghosts of long-dead soldiers… Frank, who can't let go of his yesterdays, though a better tomorrow beckons… Join them and others as they gather every Monday night in the library at the Villa Maria to share their memories, their fears, and their dreams. STORYTIME AT THE VILLA MARIA-the unforgettable book about life lived and still to be lived, and about the mysterious threads of joy and heartache and love that are woven into every life-including your own!