The Cursed Friend: A thrilling debut novel and timeless tale of female friendship

di Beatrice Salvioni (Autore)

Carlotta Brentan (Narratore)

William Collins, 2024

An unbreakable, life-changing friendship will lead two young girls from different worlds to rebel against the sexism, prejudice and injustice they face living in 1930s Italy in this moving novel that echoes the spirit Elena Ferrante's beloved works. 'Richly imagined' OBSERVER 'A widescreen, sensory, visual story' THE TIMES It is 1936 in the small Italian city of Monza. On the pebbled bank of the Lambro, two frantic girls scramble to hide a body. A year earlier, Maddalena attracts stares everywhere she goes. ‘The Cursed One’, they whisper, as tales of the harm she’s inflicted upon those that have crossed her ignite fear and scorn amongst the townspeople. Francesca is not scared like the others. Respectable, well-behaved and yearning for a life beyond provincial conformity, she is drawn to Maddalena’s rebellious spirit. When, one day, she finds herself telling a lie to save her, this split-second decision irrevocably binds the girls together. From this moment on they will go to any length to protect one another, even if that leads to a terrible violence… Translated from the Italian by Elena Pala 'Salvioni's prose is transfixing and visceral' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Heart-rendingly tender and fiercely defiant’ HESTER MUSSON In The Cursed Friend, Salvioni, a top author in the genre of historical fiction, transports us to the rural heart of 20th century Italy. This coming of age story, penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a testament to the power of friendship and rebellion against societal norms. For fans of Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet), Sally Rooney (Intermezzo), Elizabeth Strout (Tell Me Everything), Colm Tóibín (Long Island), and Abraham Verghese (The Covenant of Water). HarperCollins 2024 The Cursed Friend, a new masterpiece by Beatrice Salvioni, is a top pick for those seeking a deep dive into the struggles and triumphs of women in a time of great prejudice and injustice. HarperCollins 2024

• Autore: Beatrice Salvioni
• Narratore: Carlotta Brentan
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 06:44:11
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: William Collins
• EAN: 9780008694715

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