[TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 3, 2024] Quilloration Enterprise/Yvonne Blackwood is thrilled to announce the publication of The Ambition.

Industry power, adultery, murder, family, and ruthless ambition unite in this entertaining tale of a younger brother’s journey to realize his dream of the big time. When John Cippione and his brother Carmine take over their father’s small heating and air-conditioning company, John is determined to propel it forward into a bigger league but has no idea what awaits him on his quest. Set in the bustling city of Toronto in the building industry, the story revolves around two second-generation Italian families carrying on the legacy of their parents and demanding respect.
Early readers have commented positively on the book. Marcia Trahan, author of the memoir Mercy, wrote, "The Ambition is a riveting story of high-finance business deals, Italian family ties, an illicit romance, and murder. You won't soon forget Connie, Lorenzo, and the other vivid characters who populate this unique tale."
The novel is available at major booksellers in Canada and the United States as well as online stores, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Rakuten-Kobo, Google Pay, and the Friesen Bookstore. It was released on August 29, 2024.

About the author:
Yvonne Blackwood is the author of nine books. An award-winning short-story writer, she has contributed stories to several anthologies, including Human Kindness and Canadian Voices. She has published articles in magazines, including More of Our Canada, Adelaide, and Green Prints. Blackwood enjoyed an illustrious banking career with the Royal Bank of Canada, where she held several managerial positions, including Bank Manager, Commercial Credit Advisor, and Community Banking Advisor. She retired after thirty-seven years.
The publisher, Friesen Press, publishes fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books.
The Ambition is available in hardcover, softcover and eBook formats at most main booksellers
Approximately 320 Pages