Watching Over Her

Jean-Baptiste Andrea

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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.

ISBN: 9781805462736 Category:

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The international bestseller that has captivated Europe__________________________________’One of the best historical novels you are likely to read’ Christine Dwyer Hickey’A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story’ NEW YORK TIMES’An inventive epic’ ELLE__________________________________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._________________________Readers around the world love Watching Over Her’One of the most beautiful, best-written books I have ever read”Something truly special”Reading this book is pure joy”An authentic masterpiece”It is a long time since I have been so impressed by a novel’

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Dimensions 23.4 × 15.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

544

Language

English

Edition

C format original

Dewey

843.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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