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This first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Renato's Luck by Jeff Shapiro is a debut novel published in 1996. The book is set in the small Tuscan village of Sant’Angelo D’Asso and tells the story of Renato Tizzoni, a cobbler in his 50s whose life revolves around his craft and his community. Renato is a well-loved figure in the village, but he feels a sense of dissatisfaction and wonders about his purpose in life. Motivated by a dream, he decides to make a pilgrimage to Rome. The novel was praised for its lyrical prose and evocative descriptions of Tuscan life, bringing the setting to life with a rich, sensory quality. The novel Renato's Luck is currently out of print.