When the World Was Young

“Romano’s first novel is a vivid and eloquent map…a most accomplished first novel, rich in characterization, setting, and psychological acuity” — Chicago Tribune
“Tony Romano can indeed write … When the World Was Young … is a multilayered, often dark and edgy saga.” — Philadelphia Inquirer
The complexities and mysteries of familial bonds are brought into sharp, agonizing focus — Chicago Sun-Times
“A low-key, compelling look at family love and betrayal set against an old-style immigrant drama” — Kirkus Reviews