Pepe & Poppy: tarantella vs zorba

It's 1983 in the multicultural city of Melbourne and the worlds of Italy and Greece are about to collide. Giuseppe Allevoni, from good Italian stock, and Kaliopi Papadopoulos, a good Greek girl, fall in love and set in motion a culture clash that, while at times comical, threatens to tear the young lovers apart.

Set against the backdrop 80's fashion in a world of discos, home-grown tomatoes and pissing-angel fountains, Pepe & Poppy is a charming and heartwarming story about love and acceptance and the universal similarities between us all.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets The Wedding Singer"

"Loved it! I laughed and cried." Bridgewater USA

"had me laughing out loud" Rochester USA

"Pepe and Poppy is a true celebration of cultural diversity" Altair Magazine

"A valuable lesson can be learned from reading this book, that other than good fine and wine, a close and loving family - no matter the size - is really the staff of life. Viva Joe Novella!" Australian Provincial Newspapers

"A funny Australian yarn of an Italian wedding in true Greek style" John Morrow's Pick of the Week