The Woman in Red

Anita Garibaldi, a young woman forced into marriage at sixteen, meets Giuseppe Garibaldi, the leader of the Brazilian resistance, in 1839. Their passionate affair leads her to become involved in the struggle to liberate Southern Brazil, which spans almost ten bloody years and costs thousands of lives. The Woman in Red is a sweeping, illuminating tale of Anita's life and her role as a feminist icon in South America and Italy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Destiny plays a whimsical game with all of us, but Anita Garibaldi is a formidable force to be reckoned with. At the tender age of sixteen, she finds herself trapped in a marriage she does not desire, feeling confined within a union that she does not wish to be a part of. However, everything undergoes a dramatic transformation when she encounters the revered leader of the Brazilian resistance, Giuseppe Garibaldi, in the year 1839.

Anita's life is irrevocably entwined with the charismatic mercenary, and her existence becomes consumed by the noble cause of liberating Southern Brazil. This arduous struggle, which would claim the lives of thousands and span nearly ten bloody years, becomes the driving force behind Anita's existence. Little did she realize that this initial foray into revolution would propel her across vast oceans, traverse continents, and irrevocably alter the trajectory of her life—and the world at large.

At once, The Woman in Red emerges as an exhilarating adventure and an unforgettable love story. It is a sweeping and illuminating narrative that delves into the life of the feminist icon who rose to become one of the most revered historical figures in both South America and Italy. Through her remarkable journey, Anita emerges as a symbol of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination, inspiring generations to come.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 163 x 238 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538717417