Here and Now
Here and Now by Dolores Pala, published by iUniverse on February 17, 2022, is a fiction novel that delves into the life of journalist Marisa Grimaldi. Living in Paris with her Italian painter husband and three children, Marisa’s life takes an unexpected turn when she wins a prize that brings her back to New York after 15 years. This return prompts a journey through her memories, revealing how much the city has changed, often for the worse, while also placing her in the midst of international intrigue.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines Marisa’s present with flashbacks to her childhood in the 1960s, highlighting the lasting impact of early experiences on adult life. As she navigates the complexities of her past and present, a surprising love affair unfolds, adding layers to her chaotic existence. This edition spans 246 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to explore themes of romance and the intricate connections between memory and identity.
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Journalist Marisa Grimaldi, wife of an Italian painter and mother of three, is living a pleasantly chaotic life in Paris when she wins a prize that will take her back to her native New York for the first time in 15 years. She looks forward to a trip down memory lane – only to discover the city has considerably changed in that period, and mostly not for the better. In the meantime, the prize turns out to be fraught with controversy and plunges her at the center of a web of international intrigue. To further complicate matters, a love affair develops with a most unexpected partner. Set in the 1980s with flashbacks to the 1960s, the novel explores the lifelong imprint that childhood leaves on us – from our parents, our friends, and our neighborhood.
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