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1. 1. Accabadora

   

   Set in a small Sardinian village, the story follows Maria, a young girl adopted by Bonaria Urrai, a seamstress who secretly serves as an "accabadora," a traditional figure who aids the dying in their final moments. As Maria grows up under Bonaria's care, she becomes entangled in the moral complexities and cultural traditions surrounding life and death. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the ethical dilemmas of mercy killing, all while painting a vivid picture of Sardinian life and customs.

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