Former London Times journalist Margaret Allen signed copies of her book, “Home From Home: The Aeolian Community of Norwich, New York,” at a reception last night at St. Bartholomew’s Rev. Guy Festa Parish Center.

Copies of Allen’s book are available at First Edition Bookstore in Norwich and through St. Bart’s. They can also be purchased online at www.ibs.it and www.centrostudieolie.it. For more information, email info@centrostudieolie.it.

Pictured from left are Nick Testani; Editor Clara Raimondi from Centro Studie, Norwich Mayor Joe Maiurano, Allen, and Maria Taranto, chair of the archive committee of the Filicudi St. Stephen Society of Waltham, Massachusetts.