The lives, loves and betrayals of a group of friends are revealed in their letters. Translated from the Italian.
The City and The House
ÂŁ9.99
Edition:Paperback978191709212808/05/2025
Categories: 04. Spring Books 2025: Fiction, Fiction, Spring Books 2025
Tags: Fiction in Translation, Italy
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