The Night Battles

Historian Joan Severance returns to her childhood home in Sicily to research in the archives of Valparuta, masking her personal turmoil following a scandal that ended her teaching career. As she immerses herself in Renaissance probate lists and the library's coolness, she becomes captivated by Chiesa, the enigmatic archivist battling addiction. Through this unsettling journey, Joan is compelled to confront her unresolved past and the deep-seated issues of loss and displacement that haunt her.