The Madonna of The Mountains

Name: The Madonna of The Mountains
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571336340
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By Elise Valmorbida

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The Madonna of The Mountains by Elise Valmorbida follows the life of a resilient woman named Maria as she navigates the challenges of survival in rural Italy during the early to mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of Fascist Italy and war, Maria's story unfolds with themes of love, family duty, and resistance. The novel intricately portrays her struggles to protect her family and keep her faith alive amid political and personal turmoils.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy powerful stories set in historical contexts, capturing the resilience and strength of a woman navigating life in rural Italy before and during World War II. You'll find enriching details of family life, cultural heritage, and the challenges of survival amidst war, making it a gripping read for those who love character-driven narratives.

The Madonna of The Mountains

WINNER OF THE 2019 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR FICTION - 'A triumph of a literary novel that shifts in unexpected, utterly fascinating ways.'

Cousin of My Brilliant Friend, niece of Tracy Chevalier and acquaintance of Anna Hope, we are delighted to introduce Maria Vittoria, a new literary companion.

Description

1923, north-eastern Italy: Maria Vittoria's father has left the village to find her a husband. He has taken his mule, a pack of food and a photograph of Maria. There are no eligible men in this valley, or the next one, and her father will not allow her to marry just anyone.

Just as Fascism blooms in the country, the crops ripen, and the state demands babies - a new generation. There is much work to be done, and Maria faces a stony path, but one she will surely climb to the summit.

A stirring tale of adversity and endurance spanning a quarter of a century ... fans of historical novels will be charmed by all the carefully researched details of rustic Italian life. - Herald Scotland

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571336340

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 303g

Pages: 384

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Elise Valmorbida Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Elise Valmorbida grew up Italian in Australia, but fell in love with London. She's a designer, writer and teacher of creative writing. In recent years, she produced a feature film. Her fiction includes Matilde Waltzing, The TV President and The Winding Stick. Her non-fiction includes SAXON - The Making of a Guerrilla Film, and The Book of Happy Endings, now published in four languages and four continents.