The Stonecutter's Aria
The Stonecutter's Aria is the result of an ancestral journey Carol Faenzi made to Tuscany during a sabbatical from a stressful corporate career in New York City. The bravery of her immigrant ancestors inspired her to dramatically change the course of her life. It is based on the true stories of her marble-carving, opera-singing great grandfather, who lived through the tumultuous years of the Italian diaspora, including violent labor outbreaks, and separation of family due to war and pandemic. This is a universal tale of hope, perseverance, and beauty. Part, history, part story, and part memoir, its message is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago.
An utterly charming tale, an immigrant's song that tells the history of a family as well as that of a whole century. Whether writing about the marble quarries of Carrara or the construction of famous American landmarks, Faenzi elevates social history to the realms of poetry. The Stonecutter's Aria is an Italophile's delight!"
Ross King, NYTimes Bestselling Author of Brunelleschi's Dome
"A beautifully written novel that captures the stories of generations of Italians."
Ancestry Magazine
"A universal tale that will inspire you to honor your ancestral past as well as tell the world our own stories."
- Angelo Pizzo, Award winning screenwriter of "Hoosiers" and "Rudy"
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