A Postcard from Rome

by David Helwig

Edith Fulton's father was declared missing in action and presumed dead during World War II. However, years later she receives a letter from him just as she is about to go on stage to sing in the opera "Tosca". The startling news causes Edith such panic that she loses her voice

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1988

About the author

David Helwig was a Canadian editor, essayist, memoirist, novelist, poet, short story writer and translator.

Reviews

[Samantha Ouellette · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit hard to get into at first, and some of the music theory bits went over my head. There were moments when I really liked Helwig’s writing style, but also others when it felt pretentious. I wish we got more of Nancy and her journey — I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to take away from her ending. Three stars mostly because I liked how the story weaved skillfully back and forth between characters’ perspectives and the past/present.

[Clarissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

it was a story of depression and lost opportunities, search for father but not wanting to meet him.
After about 1/2 of the book I did not care how it continues.