Margaret Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini is an Italian-Irish author and actress, known for her novels and literary works. She has received several awards for her writing, including the prestigious Premio Strega.

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  1. 1. Don't Move

    The novel tells the gripping story of Timoteo, a successful surgeon whose life unravels when his teenage daughter, Angela, is critically injured in a motorcycle accident. As Angela lies in a coma, Timoteo reflects on his past, revealing a tumultuous and passionate affair with a woman named Italia, which starkly contrasts with his seemingly perfect life. Through his introspection, Timoteo confronts his guilt, desires, and the complexities of love and betrayal, ultimately seeking redemption and understanding in the face of his daughter's uncertain fate. The narrative delves deeply into the human psyche, exploring themes of regret, forgiveness, and the profound impact of hidden truths.

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  2. 2. Venuto Al Mondo

    A middle-aged Italian woman returns to Sarajevo with her teenage son for a photography exhibition, retracing a consuming love affair with a war photographer and the years of longing for a child that were upended by the Bosnian war. As she navigates the city’s scars and her own memories, she confronts the devastating, long-buried truth about her son’s origins, reckoning with guilt, loss, and the high price of love and survival.

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