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Italian author Sacha Naspini weaves together personal and historical narratives to capture the essence of a community struggling to navigate the horrors of war.
— The Winnipeg Free Press, Jan 11 2025

“A poignant tribute to the memories of victims of the Nazi regime.”
— Foreward Reviews, Nov 1 2024
“The Bishop’s Villa illuminates a dark slice of Italian history. Naspini exposes the brutality of the prison camp and highlights the immense courage of the Resistance fighters. Fans of The Book Thief and All the Light We Cannot See will be moved by the bravery and humanity shared among prisoners, civilians, and sympathizers.”
— Booklist, Aug 29 2024
“While the fate of Giacomina has to wait, a lifetime’s worth of hurts, miscues, and regrets are unspooled. Naspini manages this quite well, the escalation, and many of its details, truly surprising.”
— Complete Review, May 10 2021
“The dramatic concision of this story in tandem with its wide scope reminded me of Edith Wharton… Emotions whiplash and the most unexpected of secrets and epiphanies emerge... A delightful and affecting novella.”
— NPR’s Fresh Air, Apr 22 2021
“Nives’s ribald declarations inspires readers to tell our stories with humor, passion, and gratitude.”
— Mari’s Book Reviews, Apr 13 2021
“A slim, sharply pointed knife of a novel.”
— Kirkus Reviews, Feb 10 2021

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