Bestselling author Gina Iafrate has announced that the ebook version of her award-winning novel, "The English Professor," will be available at no charge on August 18 and 19, 2026, at Amazon. The free promotion is intended to introduce new readers to the sweeping family saga that has captivated audiences with its blend of romance, exotic settings, and emotional depth.
The novel follows Andrew Robertson, an introverted, middle-aged professor who leaves his unremarkable London life for Sicily, where he is welcomed by strangers and becomes infatuated with another man's wife, Francesca. Their passionate affair results in a child, but Andrew must return to London, and Francesca must protect herself and the child from her violent husband. This story of forbidden love and its consequences sets the stage for a series that explores the enduring power of love across generations.
The sequel, "The Professor's Daughter," continues the saga with Gracy Robertson, the love child of Andrew and Francesca. After being taken from her dying mother and raised in hiding by her father, Gracy faces the challenge of overcoming grief when her father dies. Her journey takes her across the ocean, where she finds love and faces threats that test her resilience. The third book, "Love and Betrayal," delves into Gracy's married life with Alvaro, whose unfaithfulness brings catastrophic consequences. Through these trials, Gracy's emotional survival becomes a testament to human strength.
Iafrate's writing is often compared to that of Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham, with richly described exotic locales and characters that reveal the complexity of the human experience. Her "Strong Women" series features protagonists who overcome staggering odds, including "The Girl From The Cornfield" and "Bestowed By Love And Splendour." Her latest work, "Releases From My Soul," is a collection of poetry and factual novellas drawn from her life experiences.
The free download period offers readers a chance to dive into this acclaimed series without cost. As Iafrate continues to work on her seventh novel, "The Shoeless Boy," this promotion may attract new fans and boost interest in the entire saga. The author, who writes in both Italian and English, has been featured in local publications and is a 2016 Book Excellence Award Finalist.
For those interested in the series, the free ebook is available at the author's Amazon page: Gina Iafrate's Amazon Author Page. More information about the author and her works can be found on her website: Gina Iafrate's Website.
