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Watching Over Her

(Paperback, Main)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Watching Over Her

Contributors:

By (Author) Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Translated by Frank Wynne

ISBN:

9781805462736

Publisher:

Atlantic Books

Imprint:

Atlantic Books

Publication Date:

2nd September 2025

UK Publication Date:

28th August 2025

Edition:

Main

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Other Subjects:

Fiction in translation

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

544

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 234mm

Description

The international bestseller that has captivated Europe
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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.

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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'

Reviews

A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story * New York Times *
It's high-quality popular literature... and that is what the Goncourt is about * Philippe Claudel, Prix Goncourt 2023 juror *
Extremely refreshing... like a hyacinth emerging in the undergrowth * Dider Decoin, Prix Goncourt 2023 jury president *

Author Bio

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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