Troubling Love: The first novel by the author of My Brilliant Friend

Delia, the protagonist of My Brilliant Friend, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her family after her mother's death. She receives anonymous phone calls that lead her to reconstruct her mother's final days, facing the possibility that she was not the person Delia believed her to be. To learn the truth, Delia must return to the Naples of her childhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Delia embarks on a captivating journey through the tumultuous and suffocating streets of her hometown, Naples, in pursuit of uncovering the truth about her family after the untimely passing of her mother. The depths of reality lie intertwined within the rich tapestry of memory, and Delia courageously delves into the depths of her psyche to reconcile the past with the enigmatic events that preceded her mother's demise. Fueled by a series of enigmatic phone calls, Delia reconstructs her mother's final days, grappling with the unsettling possibility that her mother may not have been the person Delia had always believed her to be. In her quest to unravel the web of lies, passions, and memories that intricately connect mother and daughter, Delia finds herself returning to the nostalgic Naples of her childhood. This poignant and introspective novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the depths of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Through her unwavering determination, Delia emerges as a strong and resilient protagonist, determined to uncover the truth and find solace in the embrace of her family's legacy.

Weight: 110g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787704664