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In the heart of New York’s Little Italy, the Santangelos run a bustling butcher shop, balancing tradition and faith. Their daily rhythms weave together the intimate ties of mother‑daughter relationships, the rituals of Catholic life, and the challenges of preserving family identity in an urban landscape.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Francine Prose
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