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Return To Valetto: A Novel
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A Best Book Of The Year Bookpagea Mustread The New York Post And The Christian Science Monitora Story Of Love, Loss, And The Enduring Power Of Hope. I Was Transfixed From Page One. Lara Prescott, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Secrets We Keptfrom The Bestselling Author Of The Last Painting Of Sara De Vos, Dominic Smiths Return To Valetto Tells Of A Nearly Abandoned Italian Village, The Family That Stayed, And Longburied Secrets From World War Ii.On A Hilltop In Umbria Sits Valetto. Once A Thriving Village That Survived Centuries Of Earthquakes And Landslides And Became A Hub Of Resistance And Refuge During World War Ii, It Has Since Been Nearly Abandoned, As Residents Sought Better Lives Elsewhere. Only Ten Remain, Including The Widows Serafinothree Eccentric Sisters And Their Steely Centenarian Motherwho Live Quietly In Their Medieval Villa. Then Their Nephew And Grandson, Hugh, A Historian, Returns.But Someone Else Has Arrived Before Him, Laying Claim To The Cottage Where Hugh Spent His Childhood Summers. The Unwelcome Guest Is The Captivating And Nononsense Elisa Tomassi, Who Asserts That The Family Patriarch, Aldo Sera?No, A Resistance Fighter Whom Her Own Family Harbored, Gave The Cottage To Them In Gratitude. But Like So Many Threads Of History, This Revelation Unravels A Secreta Betrayal, A Disappearance, And An Unspeakable Act Of Violencethat Has Affected Valetto Across Generations. Who Will Answer For The Crimes Of The Past?Dominic Smiths Return To Valetto Is A Riveting Journey Into One Familys Dark Past, A Pageturning Excavation Of The Ruins Of History, And A Probing Look At Our Commitment To Justice In A Fragile World. It Is Also A Deeply Human And Transporting Testament To The Possibility Of Love And Understanding Across Gaps Of All Kindseven Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Return to Valetto'? A: 'Return to Valetto' explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope, set against the backdrop of a nearly abandoned Italian village with a rich history tied to World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Return to Valetto'? A: The author of 'Return to Valetto' is Dominic Smith, known for his previous work, 'The Last Painting of Sara de Vos'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this novel? A: 'Return to Valetto' was published on June 13, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does 'Return to Valetto' have? A: 'Return to Valetto' contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: 'Return to Valetto' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Return to Valetto' suitable for readers interested in World War II? A: Yes, 'Return to Valetto' is categorized under World War II and delves into historical themes related to that era.
- Q: What can readers expect from the characters in 'Return to Valetto'? A: Readers can expect a rich cast of characters, including three eccentric sisters and their centenarian mother, as well as the intriguing newcomer Elisa Tomassi, who complicates family dynamics.
- Q: Is there a significant historical aspect in the story? A: Yes, the novel uncovers long-buried secrets from World War II, including themes of betrayal and the impact of the past on present relationships.
- Q: What genres does 'Return to Valetto' belong to? A: 'Return to Valetto' is primarily a historical fiction novel, with elements of drama and romance.
- Q: What awards has 'Return to Valetto' received? A: 'Return to Valetto' is the winner of the Texas Institute of Letters Jesse H. Jones Award for Fiction and has been recognized as a Best Book of the Year by BookPage.