The Patron Saint of Second Chances
- Author Christine Simon
- Narrator Tim Frances
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Run Time 7 hours and 53 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Generational sagas, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Romance: wholesome, Sea stories.
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Critics Review
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The Patron Saint of Second Chances is a rare treasure: both hilariously funny and beautifully written. I was sad to say goodbye to these delightful, large-hearted characters when I turned the final page. Sequel, please.
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A glorious romp of a book with a cast of characters to fall in love with. Gorgeous, hilarious and brimming with joy. Christine Simon’s writing is just a delight.
Helen Paris, author of Lost Property -
‘The Patron Saint of Second Chances is the most charming, original and hilarious novel I have read in ages. I laughed out loud on almost every page. Simon is the master of creating lovable, quirky and relatable characters that feel like your best friends. All I want for Christmas is to meet Signor Speranza and have my vacuum cleaner repaired at his shop. And I’m desperate to be in the movie, with or without Dante Rinaldi. This novel is something special. Everyone with a sense of humor must pick this up immediately.’
Elyssa Friedland, author of Last Summer at The Golden Hotel -
[A] sparkling, hilarious debut… Simon’s wit pervades every page, with colorful portrayals of Speranza and the town’s quirky inhabitants. This triumphant farce is a gem.
Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
Full of slapstick humor (including a rescue from a wild goat) and a large cast of quirky characters, Simon’s debut is brimming with heart… Fans of Fredrik Backman, Phaedra Patrick, and other chroniclers of small-town humour will savour this.
Booklist (starred review)
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