Zio's Jewel

By Tony Compagno

Zio's Jewel begins at the time of the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco's Marina District, 1915. A young girl named Lucia, accompanied by her Uncle Gaetano, stands before the glittering Tower of Jewels and wonders what the future holds. When she gets home that December night, it is learned that her Mama had died in childbirth while uncle and niece were at the Exposition. Lucia's life is changed forever, and a century-old and startling family drama ensues.The book's chapters alternate between Lucia's life experiences and those of the granddaughter she never lived to know. This is a bit of historical fiction exploring the joys and sorrows we all experience, thereby celebrating our common humanity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1980866066
• ISBN13: 9781980866060
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"