Award-winning author Gina Iafrate has announced that the ebook version of her novel, The English Professor, will be available for free on August 18 and 19, 2026, at Amazon. This promotion offers readers an opportunity to explore a story that delves into the complexities of love, longing, and the consequences of forbidden passion.
The English Professor follows Andrew Robertson, an introverted, middle-aged professor who escapes his unremarkable life in London for a journey to Sicily. In the sensuous Mediterranean setting, he becomes infatuated with Francesca, another man's wife. Their affair leads to a child, but Andrew must return to London, leaving Francesca to protect herself and their child from her violent husband. The novel's sequel, The Professor's Daughter, continues the saga, focusing on Gracy, the love child of that intense affair. Raised in hiding by her father, Gracy faces new challenges after his death, finding love across the ocean but encountering threats that test her resilience. The third book, Love and Betrayal, follows Gracy's married life, where her husband's unfaithfulness brings pain and suffering, yet she ultimately finds peace and support.
Iafrate's writing is known for its sweeping family sagas that transport readers to exotic locales. Her stories, layered with intricate imagery and dramatic movements, reveal the richness of human experience. In the tradition of authors like Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham, her narratives often feature strong female characters who overcome staggering odds. The Strong Women series includes The Girl From The Cornfield, a coming-of-age story set in 1950s Italy, where Giuliana Ferrante rises above a vicious attack to build a successful life through education and kindness. Another installment, Bestowed By Love And Splendour, follows a broken-hearted wife who finds healing on the island of Sardinia. Iafrate has also published Releases From My Soul, a collection of poems and novellas drawn from her life experiences and imagination. She is currently working on her seventh novel, The Shoeless Boy.
This free ebook promotion not only provides access to an acclaimed work but also highlights the author's broader literary contributions. Iafrate, a bilingual writer originally from Italy, has been recognized as a 2016 Book Excellence Award Finalist. Her works have been exhibited at The Pier 21 Museum in Halifax and featured in publications such as Phoenix Magazine and The Horizon. By offering The English Professor at no charge, Iafrate invites new readers to discover her storytelling, which explores universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit.
