Stitch: A Novel

In one of the world's most beautiful cities, an aging sculptor serves as an inspiration and a warning to two aspiring artists

Pursuing literary glory, Edward Gunther gives up his job as a copywriter, sells everything he owns, and moves with his wife and three children from Chicago to Venice. But success does not come as quickly or as painlessly as Edward had hoped. During his first month in Italy, he struggles to get his essays published, argues with his wife about the family finances, and ...