by Jean-Baptiste Andrea · Editorial Empúries · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788419729378
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In the summer of 1986, in an Italian monastery, the sculptor Michelangelo Vitaliani, known as Mimo, is on his deathbed, cared for by the monks. For forty years, he has lived to protect his latest creation: a sculpture that disturbs those who contemplate it and that the Vatican has kept hidden. In his last hours, Mimo delves into the story of his life, from his humble beginnings, and especially into his relationship with Viola, the independent and original daughter of the powerful Orsini family, who becomes his friend. From their first meeting in adolescence, both go through the first half of the 20th century, witnessing the rise of fascism and the convulsions of World War II. Their paths separate and meet again and again, as friends or adversaries, but never abandoning their bond. 'Vetllar per ella' is a story of love and friendship in the context of the art of sculpture and the rise of fascism in Italy, starring a brilliant sculptor and an heiress who rejects the destiny that is reserved for her.
