The Year of Our Love

This evocative novel unfolds the tale of Valerio and Olivia, whose friendship blossoms in the opulent setting of Bologna's Morganti villa, despite their starkly different social backgrounds. As they navigate their lives from childhood in the 1970s through the tumultuous changes in modern Italy until 2013, their relationship evolves, facing numerous challenges and separations. While Olivia explores the world in search of herself and Valerio pursues a prestigious but unfulfilling career, their undeniable bond persists, reuniting them at pivotal moments and illustrating the enduring power of love and friendship across class divides.