In an Italian monastery, an infamous sculptor lays on his death bed. During Mimo's final hours, he reveals his life story: his childhood, his rise to fame and most importantly, his meeting with Viola. Together, Mimo and Viola traverse the unrest of the twentieth century. Over the decades, they will lose and find each other, but never will they give up on the love they share.

The international bestseller that has captivated Europe__'A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story' NEW YORK TIMES'An inventive epic' ELLE__In an Italian monastery, an infamous sculptor lays on his death bed.During Mimo's final hours, he reveals his life story: his impoverished childhood, his unlikely rise to fame and most importantly, his meeting with Viola, the daughter of a powerful aristocratic family.Mimo and Viola are instantly drawn to one another. Together, they traverse the unrest of the twentieth century. While Mimo becomes a celebrated artist, Viola fights to claim her education and independence.Over the decades, they will lose and find each other, but never will they give up on the love they share._Readers around the world love Watching Over Her'One of the most beautiful, best-written books I have ever read''Something truly special''Reading this book is pure joy''An authentic masterpiece''It is a long time since I have been so impressed by a novel'

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Jean-Baptiste Andrea is a writer, screenwriter and director. In 2023, Watching Over Her was published to great critical and commercial success, having been awarded the Prix Goncourt, the most prestigious French literary award, and selling over 700,000 copies. He is also the author of Ma Reine (2017), A Hundred Million Years and a Day (2019) and Devils and Saints (2021).

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In an Italian monastery, a celebrated sculptor lays on his death bed. For decades, Mimo has lived among the monks to watch over his masterpiece, an arresting statue that haunts all who see it.

During his final hours, he reveals his life story: his impoverished childhood, his apprenticeship with a brutal alcoholic and most importantly, his meeting with Viola, the daughter of a powerful aristocratic family.

Mimo and Viola are instantly drawn to one another. Together, they traverse the unrest of the twentieth century, from the violence of war to the rise of fascism. While Mimo becomes a celebrated artist, Viola chases her own dreams of becoming an emancipated woman.

Over the decades, they will lose and find each other, but never will they give up on the love they share.