The Author, Angelo Crapanzano was ninety years old when he wrote this novel. In his years he has heard of many interesting and unusual love stories. is book details five of these love stories. Two of these stories were provided by a relative in California. They were about the final romances of two actresses who did not make it to stardom. e other three stories are unusual and unexpected romances. One of these stories is the true story of how the author met the love of his live. Of course the names have been changed. May the reader enjoy the fun of trying to determine which of these stories is the author's true love story.