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My working title was “Elba novel,” because the novel takes place on the island. It became Lizzie and Dante when I realized the characters mattered more than the island. I hope readers grow to love all three.
What's in a name?
Lizzie is an American name, and Dante is clearly Italian. Dante’s twelve-year-old daughter is called Etta: an unusual name for...[read on]
The Page 69 Test: Lizzie & Dante.
Q&A with Mary Bly.
--Marshal Zeringue
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