The Way of Beauty, Camille Di Maio
The Way of Beauty, Camille Di Maio
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The Way of Beauty

Author: Camille Di Maio

Narrator: Meredith Starkman

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/01/2018

Synopsis

Hearts and dreams evolve in the shadow of the once-magnificent Penn Station.Vera Keller, the daughter of German immigrants in turn-of-the-century New York City, finds her life upended when the man she loves becomes engaged to another woman. But Angelo Bellavia has also inadvertently opened up Vera’s life to unexpected possibilities. Angelo’s new wife, Pearl, the wealthy daughter of a clothing manufacturer, has defied her family’s expectations by devoting herself to the suffrage movement. In Pearl, Vera finds an unexpected dear friend…and a stirring new cause of her own. But when Pearl’s selfless work pulls her farther from Angelo and their son, the life Vera craved is suddenly within her reach—if her conscience will allow her to take it. Her choice will define not only her future but also that of her daughter, Alice.Vera and Alice—a generation and a world apart—are bound by the same passionate drive to fulfill their dreams. As first mother and then daughter come of age in a city that is changing as rapidly as its skyline, they’ll each discover that love is the only constant.

About Camille Di Maio

Camille Di Maio always dreamed of being a writer, and those dreams came to fruition with her bestselling debut novel, The Memory of Us, and her second novel, Before the Rain Falls. In addition to writing women’s fiction, she buys too many baked goods at farmers’ markets, unashamedly belts out Broadway tunes when the mood strikes, and regularly faces her fear of flying to indulge in her passion for travel.She and her husband homeschool their four children and lead an award-winning real estate team in San Antonio, Texas. They split their time between Texas and Virginia. Connect with Camille at www.camilledimaio.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Norma ~ The Sisters on June 08, 2018

I have never read a book by Camille Di Maio before and when I seen the beautiful cover of this book I just knew that I had to read this one! I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this beauty of a book! The story is just as beautiful as that cover! THE WAY OF BEAUTY by CAMILLE DI MAIO was a fan......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay L on June 09, 2018

A strong 4 stars from me! This was an intriguing, charming and heartfelt story that spans from 1900 – 1963. We experience the perspectives of two strong, loving and determined women - Vera and Alice. Along the way, we meet many unforgettable characters connected to each of these women. One of the the......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews on May 02, 2018

Vera Keller was in love with Angelo since she scraped her knee as a child and fell in front of his newspaper stand. Vera thought she would one day be his wife, but realized that her station in life most likely would prevent that from happening. Her father worked as a Sandhog with men that built the......more

Goodreads review by Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede on May 28, 2018

What truly enchanted me when it came to THE WAY OF BEAUTY was Penn Station. Oh, how I wished it was still standing in all its glory. Alas, it had to give way for progress. Luckily, there are still images and like this book, imaginative stories that make Penn Station come to life again. READ THE REST......more

Goodreads review by Jamie Rosenblit on April 19, 2018

What a story! I think I say this every time I read a historical novel, but, I'll repeat myself again - "I am honestly not the biggest historical fiction fan" - BUT, I seem to have found an exception! I'm starting to enjoy historical fiction that is more based in the US and less WWII focused (althoug......more

Quotes

“The Way of Beauty is a charming multi-generational love story, but it is more than that: it is a story of family, love lost, and love found…A loving tribute to the workers who risked their lives and health in building iconic structures in New York City…” —Historical Novel Society“Fans of historical women’s fiction and light romance will enjoy this pleasant work of historical fiction.” —Booklist“The Way of Beauty is another deftly crafted and reader-engaging novel by Camille Di Maio, and continues to showcase her genuine flair for originality and narrative storytelling. Fully entertaining from first page to last, The Way of Beauty will easily prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to community library Contemporary General Fiction collections.” —Midwest Book Review

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