Daughters of Naples

In Diana Giovinazzo's captivating novel set in wartime Naples, three sisters—Leta, Marcella, and Bianca—navigate the complexities of family and loyalty against the backdrop of Mussolini's regime. As the eldest, Leta manages her dress shop while caring for their mother-in-law, Marcella trains to become a midwife, and Bianca joins the Italian resistance after her sweetheart goes to war. Tensions rise when their differing viewpoints on the war come to the forefront, forcing them to confront their loyalties and the sacrifices they are willing to make for each other and their country. This engaging tale explores the resilience of sisterly bonds amid the chaos of conflict.