"Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter

Set in various eras and localities, the novel is engrossing and solid, well-written. I can't complain about the editing, etc. Certainly, a film will be made of this story--it feels like it was composed with that in mind. It will probably result in a popular, scenic and successful film. I will not detail the plot there. It is a recent publication--I think many have read the novel.