The Guncle Abroad

Rowley’s sequel to his smash hit The Guncle is a heartfelt story of a family embracing new love amidst grief—with the help of a European vacation. Five years after we left off, Maisy and Grant’s dad plans to marry an Italian marchesa. She’s lovely, but the kids are resistant to change, so Gay Uncle Patrick is charged with shepherding them across Europe, getting them used to the idea along the way. The three travel to London, Paris, Salzburg, and Venice, before arriving at the glamorous Lake Como resort where the families are gathered for the wedding—and Patrick meets his match in the marchesa’s sister, otherwise known as the kids’ Launt (that is, Lesbian Aunt). Hilarious antics ensue. Reading The Guncle first is recommended but not essential. Big-hearted, entertaining, and brimming with dad jokes (and innuendo).