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Mary Contini, relates in her inimitable style the story of her father-in-law Carlo’s life from wartime Pozzuoli, near Naples, and Genoa, and eventually to Edinburgh, where he arrived in 1952 on a three-month visa to learn English. Here his life was to change forever when he met Olivia Crolla and married into her family business, the delicatessen Valvona & Crolla. His experiences and background were a key part of the development of that fledgling business.
Heart-warming, moving and filled with laughter and love, Dear Alfonso is a wonderful celebration of food, family and friendship.
Heart-warming, moving and filled with laughter and love, Dear Alfonso is a wonderful celebration of food, family and friendship.
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Mary Contini is the bestselling author of numerous books involving food, including Dear Francesca, Dear Olivia, Dear Alfonso and Valvona & Crolla: A Year at an Italian Table. She appears regularly on radio and TV, and at literary festivals throughout the UK.
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