{"product_id":"coins-in-the-fountain-paperback","title":"Coins in the Fountain - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn H. Secondari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Secondari\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the Oscar-winning film. Before millions of wishes were tossed into the Trevi Fountain. Before Rome became the dream destination of romantics and wanderers the world over, there was \u003cem\u003eCoins in the Fountain\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1952, John H. Secondari's luminous debut novel captured hearts around the world and helped spark a global fascination with Rome's most famous fountain. Set in the vibrant years following World War II, the story follows four American women-Priscilla, Anita, Virginia, and Theresa-drawn to the Eternal City in search of reinvention. Sharing an apartment overlooking the rooftops of Rome, they pursue love, independence, and meaning in a city still rebuilding yet shimmering with possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they fall in and out of love, challenge convention, and wander through sunlit piazzas and shadowed ruins, each woman confronts the tension between romantic fantasy and emotional truth. Their friendships deepen even as their desires pull them in different directions. With warmth, wit, and keen observation, Secondari captures the exhilaration and vulnerability of Americans abroad at a moment when travel promised transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with breezy yet emotionally resonant prose, this expat romance offers a portrait of international glamour tempered by uncertainty, and of women quietly claiming autonomy in a changing world. Rome itself emerges as a central presence-its cafés, fountains, and ancient streets serving as both backdrop and catalyst for longing, heartbreak, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of print for more than fifty years, this long-awaited reissue reintroduces a forgotten classic to a new generation of readers. Reissued by the author's daughter, this edition includes a new foreword and a curated selection of midcentury-inspired Italian cocktail and café recipes. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eBeautiful Ruins\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Pursuit of Love. Coins in the Fountain\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless novel about travel, love, and the enduring hope of second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425650139443,"sku":"9798992447804","price":33.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dSoOjTQc7E9798992447804.webp?v=1780520071","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/coins-in-the-fountain-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}