Apéro, European Stories

Apéro, short for apéritif, is the European cousin of happy hour, two similar but culturally distinct rituals. The French word derives from Latin, meaning to open. The informal social gathering includes drinks and a variety of light snacks intended to whet the appetite and open the evening in a friendly relaxed manner. Similarly, the stories in this collection aim to entice, entertain, and stimulate readers’ appetites for travel and discovery. The ten tales feature unique European settings and a cross-section of characters, conflicts, and conundrums—apéro for readers and travel enthusiasts alike.