Description
Overview
Immerse yourself in Last Train from Liguria, a beautifully crafted, sweeping historical novel by the award-winning Irish author, Christine Dwyer Hickey. Shortlisted for the Prix L’Européen de Littérature, this gripping narrative spans nine decades, seamlessly moving between 1930s London, the Italian Riviera, and modern Dublin.
Immerse yourself in Last Train from Liguria, a beautifully crafted, sweeping historical novel by the award-winning Irish author, Christine Dwyer Hickey. Shortlisted for the Prix L’Européen de Littérature, this gripping narrative spans nine decades, seamlessly moving between 1930s London, the Italian Riviera, and modern Dublin.
Plot Synopsis
In 1933, Bella Stuart leaves her quiet London life behind to travel to Italy as a governess for the young son of an aristocratic Italian family. In the warmth of the summer sun, she finds deep friendship and a burgeoning sense of adventure. However, as the decade closes and fascism takes a violent grip over Europe, her young charge’s Jewish heritage places his life in imminent danger. Together with an enigmatic music teacher, Bella must attempt a perilous, desperate train escape out of the country.
In 1933, Bella Stuart leaves her quiet London life behind to travel to Italy as a governess for the young son of an aristocratic Italian family. In the warmth of the summer sun, she finds deep friendship and a burgeoning sense of adventure. However, as the decade closes and fascism takes a violent grip over Europe, her young charge’s Jewish heritage places his life in imminent danger. Together with an enigmatic music teacher, Bella must attempt a perilous, desperate train escape out of the country.
Condition Report
- Overall Grade: Good Pre-owned Condition.
- Cover: Minor shelf wear along the edges, with the front and back cover artwork remaining clean and bright.
- Spine: Square, firm, and structurally sound with typical light reading creases.
- Pages: Clean text block with natural, even age-toning. Totally free from water stains, highlighting, or handwriting inscriptions.
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