The Secret of Villa Alba

Set in post-earthquake Sicily, the novel follows Enzo Borgata as he and his wife, Irene, return to their family home in the devastated town of Gibellina. After their car breaks down, Enzo goes to seek help, only to find that Irene has mysteriously vanished without a trace. The story unfolds against the haunting backdrop of the flattened landscape, exploring themes of loss and the search for truth as Enzo grapples with the sudden disappearance of his wife.