The Sweepers
by John C. Picardi

The Sweepers Book Cover
The Sweepers Cover

Synopsis

Bella, Mary and Dotty have been friends and next door neighbors in Boston's North End Italian neighborhood since childhood.

Husbands and sons are away fighting and World War II impacts the neighborhood, exerting unsettling pressure to assimilate and change with the times on those who cherish traditions, values and cultural heritage.

Against this backdrop, Bella's son is about to marry into an affluent Italian American family with connections to Beacon Hill.

Secrets are revealed, lies are bared and truths are told as the war winds down and powerful emotions strain life long friendships.

Press Reviews

"Often humorous, eventually gripping. Mr. Picardi renders his characters timeless."

— The New York Times

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2004
Binding Book
Pages 94
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573622335
ISBN-10 0573622337
LCCN 2006468763
LCC MLCS 2006/41010 (P)
DCC 812.6

The Sweepers is a American comedy play written by John C. Picardi and published by Samuel French in New York (2004).

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