Younger Than Springtime (Family Saga)
by By Greeley, Andrew M.
Category: Fiction , Family Life

The bestselling author of A Midwinter's Tale returns with a heartfelt sequelFather Andrew M. Greeley returns to the saga of the O'Malley family with his signature blend of humor, classic American values and heart-rending storytelling.Charles "Chucky" Cronin has come home to Chicago in one piece after a chaotic tour in post WWII Germany.  And though his family thinks he's "become a man," Chucky knows he still has a lot of growing up to do.  Anxious to attend Notre Dame and get his life back on in order, Chucky is quickly sidetracked by the beautiful, raven-haired, haunting (and haunted) Rosemarie, a girl as fresh-faced and clever as she is doomed.  Conflicts with a mob boss and a tendency to ruffle the feathers of those in charge combine to land Chucky in even more hot water. Luckily, a quick wit and an old fashioned sense of right and wrong (along with a dose of Heavenly help) save him when tensions reach the boiling point.  Can Chucky come of age in a difficult and heady time, holding on to his integrity while discovering the secret to love?