The Last Promise
Richard Paul Evans

“Beguiling…Those who enjoyed The Christmas Box are in for another treat.” —Publishers Weekly

From the New York Times bestselling author and “one of the world’s most beloved storytellers” (Idaho-Press Tribune) comes a rich and all-too-human tale about the tragedy and triumph of love…

In America, she was known simply as Ellen—a young woman who could only dream about love and art and passion. Until a man came into her life, an irresistible Italian who turned her head and who wanted to take her away. So she followed her heart…and followed him to Italy.

Now, living in a small rustic village, nestled in the Chianti countryside of Tuscany, she is Eliana—a mother and wife whose dream of becoming a painter has come true, but whose husband has left her disillusioned about love. Until she meets a fellow American, a man who shares her passion for art and beauty and who opens her eyes to life’s possibilities.

But Eliana is not a girl from Utah anymore. And this is not a dream about love and art and passion. This is real. And their meeting is going to change her life forever…

“A lush world full of Italian history and mythology…By weaving details of the wine harvest, local festival and vestal virgin tragedies into this story, Evans achieves romance without overcooking it…And Eliana is truly likeable...a sensual, sympathetic beauty with a dry sense of humor…enjoyably warm.”—Bookreporter.com

“Evans spins a bittersweet tale of the fantastic joy and great sorrow life can throw your way.” – Idaho Press-Tribune

A Selection of The Doubleday Book Club, The Book-of-the- Month Club, and The Literary Guild