The Good Left Undone
A Novel
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if your family's history holds the key to your own future? Discover a breathtaking, multi-generational saga that unearths the long-buried secrets, fierce loves, and profound sacrifices of one remarkable family, revealing how the past never truly leaves us. You'll follow the Cabrelli family of Tuscan artisans from the shores of Italy to the vibrant coasts of Scotland. As the matriarch, Matelda, nears the end of her life, she reveals a story of two star-crossed lovers torn apart by war, challenging everything her family thought they knew and inspiring them to confront the good they've left undone.
Meet the author
Adriana Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and filmmaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. Her deep connection to her Italian American heritage, rooted in family stories passed down through generations, provides the rich, authentic foundation for her beloved historical novels. Trigiani’s ability to weave her own family’s history into epic, heartfelt narratives about love, loss, and resilience is the signature of her celebrated work, including The Good Left Undone.

What's it about
Have you ever wondered if your family's history holds the key to your own future? Discover a breathtaking, multi-generational saga that unearths the long-buried secrets, fierce loves, and profound sacrifices of one remarkable family, revealing how the past never truly leaves us. You'll follow the Cabrelli family of Tuscan artisans from the shores of Italy to the vibrant coasts of Scotland. As the matriarch, Matelda, nears the end of her life, she reveals a story of two star-crossed lovers torn apart by war, challenging everything her family thought they knew and inspiring them to confront the good they've left undone.
Meet the author
Adriana Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and filmmaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. Her deep connection to her Italian American heritage, rooted in family stories passed down through generations, provides the rich, authentic foundation for her beloved historical novels. Trigiani’s ability to weave her own family’s history into epic, heartfelt narratives about love, loss, and resilience is the signature of her celebrated work, including The Good Left Undone.
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