I'm Staying Here

Curòn is a historical novel about a woman and a village's struggle against war, racism, and ecological devastation. Trina, a teacher, works for a clandestine network of schools in the valley, but when Germany announces the Great Choice, the town splits and rifts form among its people. Trina's daughter is missing, and she is seen as a traitor and spy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 04 March 2021
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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A sweeping historical novel about the struggle of one woman and one village against war, racism, and ecological devastation.

Curòn, 1920. In a small village in South Tyrol, Trina longs for a different life. She dedicates herself to becoming a teacher, but the year that she qualifies, Mussolini's regime abolishes the use of German as a teaching language. In this new climate of fear and uncertainty, Trina works for a clandestine network of schools in the valley, always with the risk of capture.

Curòn, 1939. Now married and a mother, Trina's life is again thrown into uncertainty when Germany announces the "Great Choice" and communities in South Tyrol are given the opportunity to move to Germany. The town splits, and ever-increasing rifts form among its people. Those, like Trina and her family, who choose not to leave are seen as traitors and spies; they can no longer leave the house without suffering abuse.

Then, one day, Trina comes home and finds that her daughter is missing. She sets out on a desperate search to find her, navigating the treacherous terrain of war, racism, and ecological devastation. Along the way, she meets other women who are also searching for their missing loved ones, and together they form a powerful network of resistance.

Through their struggles, Trina and her village learn the true meaning of courage, resilience, and solidarity. They discover that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future, and that the power of one woman and one village can make a difference in the world.

This novel is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the strength of community in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone who loves history, literature, and the power of human resilience.

\n Weight: 164g\n
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789545098\n \n