Full of Grace and Regret Synopsis
Full of Grace and Regret continues the compelling journey of Mary Margaret Puccini and Theresa McDermott, childhood friends whose lives continue to unfold in unpredictable ways. Set against the sultry charm of Savannah and the sun-drenched beauty of Italy, this second novel in the Full of Grace series traces the tangled lines between friendship, family, and fate.
Theresa, ever the dutiful daughter and loyal friend, follows an unexpected path to Florence—where art, adventure, and a certain young man awaken parts of her she didn’t know existed. Mary Margaret, anchored at home with a child and a husband she struggles to bond with, clings to the friendship that once defined her. But time, distance, and difficult choices begin to fray the ties that held them together.
A Tale of Two Mothers
As each woman grapples with the weight of growing up—and the regret of what might have been—they must navigate complicated loves, family secrets, and the challenge of forgiveness. At the heart of it all is Grace, the child who connects them both--but will their shared love for her, and their history together, survive an unthinkable betrayal?
Spanning two decades and featuring a cast of vivid, unforgettable characters—from fiery Aunt Fi to mysterious Sister Fatima—Full of Grace and Regret explores what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you imagined, and when the people you love the most cause the deepest wounds.
With the same wit, candor, and emotional insight that made the first novel unforgettable, co-authors Fran Thomas and Maureen Pacifici Smith draw from their own richly textured Southern Catholic upbringing to deliver a poignant and resonant continuation of Theresa and Mary Margaret’s story.
A meditation on forgiveness, identity, and the enduring power of friendship, Full of Grace and Regret asks: when the past comes calling, will grace be enough?
