Our book for August is 'The Little I Knew' by Chiara Valerio (Foundry Editions).
"In Scauri, an end of the line seaside town forty miles or so from Rome, Vittoria dies unexpectedly in her bath. Whilst the townsfolk meet the event with sad but respectful southern Italian silence, Lea, the town lawyer, wants to investigate. Who was Vittoria, what were her secrets, why had she mysteriously arrived in Scauri thirty years earlier? And was her relationship with Lea all that it seemed?
"In this unforgettable portrait of a small town and the women who live there, reverberations from the past catch up with present. Through the silences, Vittoria’s story is revealed and everything - passions, emotions, and relationships - changes forever.
"Novelist, editor, critic, cultural commentator and mathematician Chiara Valerio is a sensation in Italy and The Little I Knew is a huge bestseller. It was shortlisted for the 2024 Premio Strega."
https://www.foundryeditions.co.uk/thelittleiknew
We'll meet to discuss this on Monday 18th August at the Leyton Star, starting around 7pm and meeting either in the back garden or upstairs (depending on weather/sonic vibes).
As usual, if you have a book to bring for 'book swap' at the end, please do.
Happy reading!
Sam
Also check out other Meetups in Leytonstone, Arts events in Leytonstone, Literary Art events in Leytonstone.
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