Last Promise, The AMS

By Richard Paul Evans

Book Overview

When Eliana, still called Ellen by her close friends back in America, moved to Italy the future was bright with promise. Tuscany held magic in its sprawling vineyards, great food, and centuries of art. It was a life of the senses, perfect for a blossoming, talented young artist such as Eliana. Her family and friends back home all thought she had made the right choice in following her heart, and the man she fell in love with and married, back to his native country. In America, Eliana's story was that of a fairy tale. But in Italy, in the small, rustic village nestled in the Chianti countryside, Eliana found her husband to be a very different man. Over time he distances himself from her, leaving Eliana to care for their young son, struggling with the asthma that threatens to take his life. Although she longs for the romance she'd known in America, Eliana is happy as a mother and with the time she spends with her child; yet when fellow American Ross Story, a deeply thoughtful man with a mysterious passion for art, arrives at the same villa, a chance encounter causes Eliana and Ross to look at their lives anew. And with their discovery that individuals may change and grow, they can never forget that the bonds of family last forever. In The Last Promise Richard Paul Evans spins a passionate, bittersweet tale about the fantastic joy and great sorrow life can throw our way. Rich and complex as a vintage Chianti wine, The Last Promise is in the end an uplifting, all-too-human tale about the magnificent power of true love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451216016
• ISBN13: 9780451216014
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: NAL Trade
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Was Expecting an Historical Novel but got a Love Story

As far as love stories go, this was a good one. The problem with stories like this is that the woman and the man are always exceptionally good-looking and have only good qualities. I would have enjoyed it more if the characters were more average or below average looking. The interesting parts of the book let the reader what life is like in Tuscany and how an Italian winery works. I'm just not one who appreciates a book that is primarily a love story.

Good book

This is a great book. One I’ll be keeping and reading again.

My daughters name..

I was pregnant with my now 13 yr old daughter when I read this. She was going to be named Danica until I read this book and fell in love with the name Eliana. My Eliana will be 14 this September. Beautiful story, beautiful characters. A wholesome storyline. One of my favorite books!

Absolutely Fantastic

I rarely have the chance to read (have two boys and third on the way) and I just happened upon this book at the bookstore and the cover caught my eye. I read the jacket and decided to give it a try. It sat for months on my dresser before I finally got to pick it up. I read half of the book in just a few hours...it is a wonderfully written novel and I am definitely going to be reading the rest of his books. The characters come to life and it's extremely difficult to put down! Definitely the best book I've read in YEARS!

The Last Promise

From beginning to end the author keeps you interested and longing for more. I was caught up in the lives of Eliana and Ross and was disappointed that the story had to end. Evans has a way of making the entire book come alive; the setting, the characters, the emotions. I highly recommend this book and look forward to a sequel!

Now This Is What I Call A Love Story ~

I really loved this book!! Never been to Italy Richard's Paul Evans words make you feel that you are right there. I love Eliana and Ross, I thought her son Alessio was so adorable and very sweet. I felt for bad for him wanting to have his father's approval, all he wanted was his dad to be there for him, Mauirzio was such of a jerk of a husband and a father!! As I kept reading I wanted to jump in the book and strangle Mauizio!! My heart went out to Ross when he was telling Eliana how much he loves her and you can tell she loves him as well, but when she got married she promised to love honor and cherish, for better for worse in sickness and in health. But what Eliana doesn't understand is that the promise has already been broken by Mauirzio. Now she had to find it in her heart to see deep within her if she can keep that promise she has made. If I could I would give this book more than five stars. Happy Reading Lisa

Lovely Timeless Story of Love and Hope

This was my first book by Richard Paul Evans. I have always loved Nicholas Sparks and was recommended this because the writing is supposed to be similar. If you like Mr. Sparks, you will love Mr. Evans as well!It is a story of a young American woman who marries an Italian man, moves to Italy, has his child and lives a very lonely life in a loveless marriage. She meets an American man and they become fast friends and soon fall in love.The story is wonderful and you will find when you finish the book you wish it was not over. I fell in love with the characters. Well at least the main characters, Eliana and Ross. Eliana's husband left a little to be desired.Mr. Evans is a superb story teller and I will definetly read more of his books. Marvelous!!!!!

The Last Promise

If you want to visit Italy and can't afford the time or the cost just buy Richard Paul Evans book. Not only will you feel like you are in Italy, but be so wrapped around the characters, the beauty of the countryside and wonderful use of the Italian dialogue (which is translated in English) that you will have to stop working just to get back to reading this great book. I read it in a few days and finally finished it late one night. I haven't read such a great book in years. I miss the characters already and wish I was back in the pages of The Last Promise, because it warmed my heart with love, suspense and Italy.