The prize-winning international bestselling historical romance that has captivated readers
The international bestseller and winner of the Prix Goncourt 2023, with over 700,000 copies sold in France
In an Italian monastery, an infamous sculptor lays 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.
Categories: Modern and contemporary fiction.
Reading Age: YA to Adult.
RRP: Paperback in 533 pages NZ$37.99.
Imprint Atlantic Books and published by Atlantic Books and distributed in NZ by Allen & Unwin.
