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The prize-winning million-copy-bestselling historical romance that has captivated readers
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Over a million copies sold! Discover the story that has captivated readers around the world... "Enjoyable and gripping" - Guardian "One of the best historical novels you are likely to read" - Christine Dwyer Hickey "A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story" - New York Times...
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The international bestseller and winner of the Prix Goncourt 2023, with over 700,000 copies sold in France.
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Over a million copies sold! Discover the story that has captivated readers around the world...
"Enjoyable and gripping" - Guardian
"One of the best historical novels you are likely to read" - Christine Dwyer Hickey
"A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story" - New York Times
"An inventive epic" - Elle
"Timeless" - Daily Mail
In an Italian monastery, an infamous sculptor lies on his death bed.
During Mimo's final hours, he reveals his life story: his impoverished childhood, his unlikely rise to fame and most importantly, his meeting with Viola, the daughter of a powerful aristocratic family.
Mimo and Viola are instantly drawn to one another. Together, they traverse the unrest of the twentieth century. While Mimo becomes a celebrated artist, Viola fights to claim her education and independence.
Over the decades, they will lose and find each other, but never will they give up on the love they share.
Readers love Watching Over Her
"Beautifully written"
"Something truly special"
"Reading this book is pure joy"
"An authentic masterpiece"
"Easy read, poignant"
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805462750
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Translated by Frank Wynne
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Jean-Baptiste Andrea is a writer, screenwriter and director. In 2023, Watching Over Her was published to great critical and commercial success, having been awarded the Prix Goncourt, the most prestigious French literary award, and selling over 700,000 copies. He is also the author of Ma Reine (2017), A Hundred Million Years and a Day (2019) and Devils and Saints (2021).
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