The Italian Girl

Sol Volpe’s “The Italian Girl,” based on “The Mystery of the 23rd and Other Coincidences,” is a loosely tied sequel to “Rockbottom Days,” The book chronicles the extraordinary coincidences and paranormal events in the life of Harry Katz, particularly as they relate to him and a most mysterious woman–the Italian girl–with whom he has fallen in love. The number 23 emerges as a mystical, supercharged force in this incredible chain of coincidences, as well as in his life.