The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines - An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events

A propos de l'auteur

The Italian Bookshop Among the Vines (previously published as The Tears of Monterini), is Amanda's first novel. She studied Modern Languages at the University of East Anglia, followed by a PGCE at King's College London. She ran a company in International Advertising Sales and now tutors French and works as a copywriter for a care home, enjoying the stories of the older residents. She lives in London with her family and spends a lot of time in Pitigliano, Italy, the setting for the village of Monterini in the novel. The book is inspired by true events in the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna areas.

Résumé

On Bella's wedding day war is declared and Italy, like the rest of Europe, is plunged into deadly turmoil. Orphaned Jewish children from Nazi occupied territories arrive in the village seeking refuge and Bella knows she must do everything she can to keep them safe.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Amanda Weinberg, Amanda Weinberg
• Edition: Bonnier Zaffre
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 10.05.2023
• EAN: 9781471415197
• ISBN: 978-1-4714-1519-7
• Pages: 352
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 21 mm
• Poids: 245 g
• Catégories: Littérature > Littérature (récits); Romance, Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, FICTION / Romance / Military, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical and cultural areas within Italy