Evenings at the Argentine Club
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Antonio and Lucia Orteli face the same realities, especially when their only son Eric leaves their close-knit Argentine community in pursuit of his own dreams. When Eric unexpectedly shows up at the Argentine Club-the heart of the Argentine community in southern California-he starts a series of events that will bring these two families closer than ever. New relationships are formed and old ones are put to the test, as everyone must learn how to balance different cultures-and different dreams-without hurting those they love.
Published By Grand Central Publishing
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 352
Publication Date 09/25/2009
ISBN 9780446581622
Dimensions 5.25 inches x 8 inches
"Julia Amante understands the ties that bind all families regardless of culture and nationality--the struggle for identity, the importance of dreams, and above all, love. I truly enjoyed Evenings at the Argentine Club."—New York Times bestselling author Jill Marie Landis
"Evenings at the Argentine Club is a big, beautiful novel of love, family, and the close-knit community they inhabit. By turns touching, funny, tragic, and triumphant, it's the story of an endearing group of people in search of their own American dream. This book is a delightful feast for the reader."—New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs
"In Evenings at the Argentine Club, Julia Amante has created an enchanting community to fall into, true-to-life characters to fall in love with, and a rich story that will fall directly onto readers' keeper shelves. Amante's tale is tantalizing tango for the imagination."—Lynda Sandoval, award winning author of Unsettling and Who's Your Daddy?
"A fresh and unique perspective into a culture that is at once foreign and familiar. I savored every word."—Julie Leto, New York Times bestselling author
"An engaging story of family, community and the love the binds it all together. "—RT Book Reviews
"The story of Victoria and Eric is a story of family, culture, class, success, and love in the vein of the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding."—Booklist