Madame X, a gender-reversed novel, brings readers romance, murder, and a heartbreaking father-daughter relationship

Charleston, SC, Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed author John Mincarelli adds new layers of meaning to the classic play Mrs. X by Alexandre Bisson in his reverse version of the novel, A thing of value. An exhilarating blend of romance, suspense and drama, A thing of value offers a critical examination of masculinity and femininity where the emotional heart of the story is the heartbreaking and inspiring relationship between a father and daughter.

Assigned to defend a man accused of murdering a police officer, Mary Karpinski is determined to uncover her client’s secret past. The defendant refuses to give his name and is identified on police documents only by his scribbled X. With the help of the sarcastic redneck detective Paul Rylance, Mary seeks to unravel X’s tumultuous story, which begins in France during World War II with a forbidden romance, continues in New York’s bohemian Greenwich Village where a new love blossoms, and collapses in 1960s Rome, where anything goes and drugs are rampant. As Mary struggles to mount a defense for her client, she learns things that will forever change the trajectory of her own life, even as they determine MX’s fate.

A thing of value will be of particular interest to anyone interested in classic literary stories as well as readers who enjoy a good courtroom trial. The dynamic characters of A thing of value experience a whirlwind of emotions that will captivate readers until the last moving page.

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About the author:

John Mincarelli has spent his life pursuing his cultural interests and now strives to captivate readers with his compelling stories. He earned a BA in English Literature from Wagner College and a Masters in Museum Studies from New York University. As a professor of fashion merchandising, John has shared his knowledge internationally. His other works include Twice Forgiven And Give a girl a gunHe currently resides in the Hudson Valley, where he creates captivating dramatic and romantic stories that explore humanity’s universal desire for connection.

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