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Plymouth; April 18, 2010:  Quietly powerful, The Cigar Band is a love story about living and all the promise and heartache life holds. It is about the hardships and happiness Josef and Sarah endure together as their innocent friendship evolves into a tender, torrid, tragic and unforgettable affair which they hold in their hearts all the days of their lives.

Beginning in the 1940s and enduring to present day -- The Cigar Band carries a young German American, held as a detainee under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, and a farmer's daughter through the life, laughter and tears brought about by honor and obligation.

Based on a time in America most would like to forget -- The Cigar Band chronicles Josef and Sarah and a family who knows he is the one for her, but must force Sarah to marry a neighbor's son just returning from World War II - all to save the family farm at the close of the Great Depression. The Cigar Band is about growing up and growing old and going home again...even if it takes sixty years to find one's way back.

If you’ve ever longed for a love that could never be - this is the novel for you.  If you liked the Bridges of Madison County you will love The Cigar Band. 

The Cigar Band be purchased online at Amazon.com or ordered from your favorite bookstore.  A portion of the proceeds go to breast cancer research in the name of the author’s mother, cousin and mother-in-law in honor of their successful fights.

About the author:
Elizabeth Chapin-Pinotti works in education and holds degrees in political science, English, British Literature, psychology, law and education.  Born, raised and currently residing in Northern California with her husband, she is still a UCLA Bruin at heart and is waiting, not so patiently, for a comeback season.  Her time at UCLA heavily influenced the person she is today.

She has written several children’s books, curriculum and poetry books.  She can be found at www.adventuresinreading.com.  The Cigar Band is available nationwide where books are sold and online at www.amazon.com.

The Cigar Band

Stonel “B” Media

Fiction: $8:95: US

ISBN/EAN13 1451554478 / 9781451554472

On sale April 20, 2010

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