Monterrosso My Love | Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer

Monterosso mon amour; a novella [Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer]

Original Dutch version

'Does dissatisfaction turn into contentment if you accept it?' Carmen, a childless woman past middle age, isn't so sure. She decides to take the plunge into her past. Nothing compels her to do so. She is the well-to-do wife of a former diplomat, enjoys her afternoon sherry without remorse, and as a literature lover ('she feels old because she loves to read') is very active in the local public library. Recurring memories of her first holiday on the Mediterranean with her parents in Monterosso (Cinque Terre), where she had her first kiss underwater, lead her to take a plane to Italy alone for a short spring break. His name was Antonio. Who knows, after all these years, she might run into him again. What no one yet knows—except the narrator of this story—is that unforeseen circumstances will force her to stay in Monterosso much longer than intended. The impasse this creates comes to an end one afternoon when she meets a young boy from the village.

About the book:

Monterosso mon amour is a story about the importance of stories. And at the same time, it is an ode to the anonymous people who keep the literary industry going, such as booksellers, library staff, and event organizers.

Monterrosso mon amour is an elegant, melancholic novella by Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, written as the Boekenweekgeschenk for 2022.

This copy is as good as new, unread, and preserved by a book lover. Ideal for fans of modern Dutch literature and collectors of Boekenweekgeschenken.

Details:

• Title: Monterosso mon amour

• Author: Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer

• Publisher: CPNB / De Bezige Bij

• ISBN: 9789059658783

• Language: Dutch

• Year: 2022

• Binding: Hardcover

• Condition: As good as new, unread

• Genre: Novel