Nives

In this poignant novel, readers meet Nives, a widowed Tuscan woman navigating the depths of loneliness after the death of her husband. Seeking companionship, she finds solace in her beloved chicken, Giacomina, but when the chicken suddenly falls ill, an unexpected phone call with the town veterinarian, Loriano Bottai, brings forth a flood of memories and unspoken truths from their shared past. Sacha Naspini delves into themes of love, nostalgia, and the complexities of human connection through sensitive and evocative prose, capturing the essence of our shared experiences.