{"product_id":"the-queen-of-steeplechase-park-9781942436614","title":"The Queen of Steeplechase Park","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Queen of Steeplechase Park is a novel that follows the life of Belladonna Marie Donato, a burlesque queen and magic meatball maker who embarks on a quest to find her lost child, herself, and true love. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 470 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 June 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forest Avenue Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen of Steeplechase Park is a captivating tale that delves into the life of the infamous burlesque queen and magic meatball maker, Belladonna Marie Donato. Born into a tumultuous family, Bella experienced a series of setbacks that shaped her character. At the age of fifteen, she fell pregnant after a passionate encounter with Francis Anthony Mozzarelli, a neighborhood strongman known for his promiscuity. However, her joy was short-lived when a pack of nefarious nuns stole her baby, leaving her devastated and heartbroken. Despite the legal approval of sterilization without her consent in 1935, Bella's papa had her undergo the procedure, robbing her of any chance to become a mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to reclaim her life and find her lost child, Bella formed a new family of queercentric outcasts with the help of Francis. Together, they embarked on a riotous quest through Depression-era Coney Island sideshows, the tawdry world of peekaboo striptease routines, a doomed mob marriage, and a delectable collection of wisdom-filled recipes. Their journey took them through a series of challenges and adventures, where they encountered a diverse range of characters and faced difficult decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Bella's quest unfolded, she discovered the importance of forgiveness, self-love, and the healing properties of great Italian cooking. Through her experiences, she learned to embrace her uniqueness and find joy in the simplest of things. Ultimately, Bella returned home, to the scene of her original sin, where she faced matters of life and death, questions of forgiveness, and a holy mess that only the healing powers of great Italian cooking could resolve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen of Steeplechase Park is a captivating story that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and family. It is a testament to the strength of the human mind and the ability to overcome adversity. With its vivid descriptions, rich characters, and heartwarming narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good tale of redemption and triumph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781942436614\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Ciminello","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46314210296058,"sku":"9781942436614","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1719684511027_book.jpg?v=1719733744","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-queen-of-steeplechase-park-9781942436614","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}