Book Description "A marvelous， lovable novel."Joyce MaynardNew York's Little Italy in the 1950s provides the setting for the extraordinary tale of the Santangelos. There is Joseph， a butcher who cheats at pinochle， only to find the deck stacked in unexpected ways; his mother， Mrs. Santangelo， who prays to her saints for good sausage and good health; Catherine， Joseph's wife， whose determination to raise a modern daughter leads her to confront ancient questions; and finally， their daughter， Theresa， whose astonishing discovery of purpose provides surprising complications.... Inside Flap Copy "A marvelous， lovable novel."Joyce MaynardNew York's Little Italy in the 1950s provides the setting for the extraordinary tale of the Santangelos. There is Joseph， a butcher who cheats at pinochle， only to find the deck stacked in unexpected ways; his mother， Mrs. Santangelo， who prays to her saints for good sausage and good health; Catherine， Joseph's wife， whose determination to raise a modern daughter leads her to confront ancient questions; and finally， their daughter， Theresa， whose astonishing discovery of purpose provides surprising complications.... See all Editorial Reviews