A review by marilynsaul
Valeria's Last Stand by Marc Fitten

3.0

I purchased this book simply because my mom's name was Valeria and you just don't see that name often. As for the book, it was a delightful look into a small village that had been overlooked by the War (II), its quirky occupants, a skilled potter who finds he is an artist, a curmudgeon old woman (Valeria) who begins to live, and other artful characters. It was well written and (except for way too much time spent on the chimney sweep) a pleasant read. Nothing earth shattering. I hesitate to use the phrase "coming of age" because it inevitably refers to teen girls, but it applies here for folks in their 60s, and I found that to be refreshing.