Andrew Sean Greer on Villa Coco

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Andrew Sean Greer discusses his new novel, Villa Coco.Set in the Tuscan countryside, the novel follows a young American who finds himself working for an eccentric ninety-year-old Baronessa and drawn into a world of friendship, mystery and unexpected adventure.Andrew talks about the real-life experiences that inspired the book, writing comedy, creating memorable characters, balancing charm with emotional depth, and why he wanted to write a novel that brings readers joy. He also reflects on the influence of Graham Greene, whether there could be another Arthur Less novel, and what it was like to win the Pulitzer Prize for Less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.