by Simonetta Agnello Hornby · Tusquets Editores S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788483102473
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«La Mennulara» is the historical fiction novel by Simonetta Agnello Hornby, published by Tusquets Editores S.A. in paperback (328 pages, in Spanish).
In 1963, the Mennulara, a former almond picker and servant of the Alfallipe family who rose to manage their estate, dies in Roccacolomba. Her will unleashes gossip: some revere her, others curse her. Contrasting voices reconstruct her life and portray a powerful woman in an oppressive rural setting.
Debut of Simonetta Agnello Hornby in 2002. This Spanish edition, from 2003, belongs to the Andanzas collection (no. 517). In 2003 it won the Forte Village, Alassio Centolibri and Stresa prizes.
For readers of historical fiction and literary novels, especially those who appreciate female characters and rural settings.
Simonetta Agnello Hornby is an Italian novelist and food writer. Her novels are international bestsellers, translated into more than twenty languages.
