THE LITTLE FIAT THAT CARRIED HER NORTH – ITALIENSVEJ
By Anna Grue
A JOURNEY, AN opportunity, a new beginning—and a wonderful friendship
HER LITTLE BOY, a Madonna figurine, and some cash—that’s all Vittoria has with her when she decides to leave her old life behind in February 1958 and flee from Rome to Copenhagen in her Fiat 500. The young Italian woman quickly realizes that starting over is anything but easy. Fortunately, she has Conny, a Danish woman with a penchant for living life to the fullest, by her side. They become best friends. But when Vittoria falls in love, her past catches up with her. Suddenly, her newfound happiness hangs by a thread…
ABOUT THE BOOK
First published by Politiken, Denmark 2015
RIGHTS SOLD
Denmark, Politiken
Germany, Piper
Norway, Cappelen Damm
REVIEWS
“A truly successful, hopeful story about love and the ability to seize happiness when it comes along.”
– Femina
“A fantastic novel, unfortunately read far too quickly.”
– Frk.Bogorm
“Charming…an effective old-fashioned romance novel.”
– Jyllands-Posten
“Anna Grue is a skilled storyteller.”
Nordjyske
“Packed with superb snapshots…great value for money.”
– Weekendavisen
“The author has some real surprises up her sleeve!”
– Politiken
“A sweetly poignant love story.”
-Fyens Stiftstidende
“Rich in imagery and atmospheric.”
– ALT for damerne
“delightful romance novel”
– Livet i dukkehuset
“A wonderful story… you put it down with a nice feeling inside.”
– Bachs bøger
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