Sicilian Quilt

Writing her memoirs at 74, a woman looks back at a pivotal moment in her life some five decades ago. In Grosse Pointe, a bastion of American privilege, it was the summer before our rebellious 1960s, and Val at 19 was passionately searching for something more than traditional gender roles. Estranged from her housebound mother and battling her conventional sister, she was deeply attached to her trusted father. But unknown to her, he was quietly playing a key role in the covert system designed to keep unwanted ethnics out of their posh and exclusive suburb. Her sexual awakening would soon flaunt taboos, and her quest to uncover long-buried family secrets would lead to love betrayed and a shocking confrontation that would change her life forever. “…powerful…beautifully written…a wonderful read.”—Jessica, Amazon reviewer “A very interesting read for its Grosse Pointe history, culture, discrimination and lifestyle.”—Robin Houghton, Goodreads