{"title":"Lalla Romano","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative storytelling of \u003cem\u003eLalla Romano\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed Italian author known for her poignant and introspective novels. Romano's works beautifully capture the nuances of human experiences and relationships, offering readers a profound glimpse into the intricacies of life through her perceptive narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you'll find masterpieces such as \u003cem\u003eA Silence Shared\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIn Farthest Seas\u003c\/em\u003e. These novels are celebrated for their rich character development and atmospheric settings, drawing you into immersive worlds that reflect Romano's literary prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing often falls within \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, a category that speaks to a broad spectrum of human emotions and societal observations. With her unique voice and insightful exploration of both external and internal landscapes, Lalla Romano continues to resonate with readers worldwide, making her an essential addition to any literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-silence-shared-by-lalla-romano-9781782278207","title":"A Silence Shared","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForced back to her remote hometown by the war, Giulia is immediately drawn to a couple in a similar situation: graceful, spontaneous Ada and her husband Paolo, a sickly teacher and partisan in hiding. Joined from Turin by Giulia's husband Stefano, the two couples form an intense bond. As the Germans begin to occupy Italy, a subtle dance of attractions begins, intensified by their shared isolation and the muffled hum of threat over a long, hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn prose of subtle, enigmatic atmospheres and acutely precise images, Lalla Romano evokes both the tension and the stillness of life in occupied Italy. Translated into English for the first time, \u003cem\u003eA Silence Shared\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating classic novel that inhabits the silent spaces between historic events, depicting the mysterious luminosity of human relationships in extraordinary circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710773022956,"sku":"9781782278207","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1f389bcf2e86f32f14f5cb90f0744798.jpg?v=1759168972"},{"product_id":"in-farthest-seas-by-lalla-romano-9781805332350","title":"In Farthest Seas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon the death of her husband, Innocenzo Monti, Lalla Romano sought to distil the essence of their long life together. The result was \u003cem\u003eIn Farthest Seas\u003c\/em\u003e: a piercingly intimate retelling of the first four years and final four months of their relationship, built from shard-like moments of connection and revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith precise artistry, Romano braids together seemingly minor details—the expressiveness of Innocenzo's hands, the beauty of his face in sleep, a fleeting instance of pallor—that come to reveal the barest truths of life and death. Unsparing yet tender, minimal yet monumental, \u003cem\u003eIn Farthest Seas\u003c\/em\u003e is a startlingly moving elegy for a great love by a vital Italian writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072569458924,"sku":"9781805332350","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21337803482830.jpg?v=1765117829"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lalla-romano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}