Lost in Lombardy
A coming-of-age story of a savvy New Yorker who refuses to let a broken heart determine her future. Full of humor and joy, relish the natural beauty of Lombardy and beyond as the summer road trip leads Jayne on an unexpected journey of friendship and self-discovery. From the depths of the Adriatic to the peaks of the Dolomites, Jayne learns to turn her wounds into wisdom – and much more.
Praise for Lost in Lombardy
“Every now and then you finish a novel that is so well crafted and so vividly written you can’t wait to recommend it to others. And then as weeks go by, you can’t stop thinking about the book, and you realize that you not only liked it, but you thought it belonged in the special pile reserved for your favorite authors. Lost in Lombardy by Lorna Neligan is just that book.”
Gerri Lewis, author of The Last Word
“What an incredible story! This is such a funny book … some of the scenes had me genuinely laughing imagining them play out … a polished and well-crafted novel.”
Editor, Penguin Random House
After landing in Italy, New Yorker Jayne Boland gets dumped in a Como minute by her almost-fiancé, Matteo. Not ready to give up her dream of la dolce vita, she flees to Milan in hopes of finding a job in fashion. But her only offer is to drive a haughty countess on a summer road trip through the hills of Lombardy and beyond. Disillusioned at their first stop Venice, Jayne quickly realizes the unscripted journey will not only test her patience, but also her wit. Join Jayne as windy roads full of humorous detours that lead her to the most important discovery of all – her true self.