The Garden of Finzi-Continis - (Harvest/HBJ Book) by Giorgio Bassani (Paperback)

The Finzi-Continis is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of an aristocratic Jewish family living in Ferrera, Italy during the brink of World War II.

The narrator, a young middle-class Jew, is drawn into their private world and forms an intricate relationship with the beautiful Micol.

As the war approaches, the predicament of all Ferrarese Jews becomes increasingly dire, leading to a tragic fate.

This unforgettable novel has been critically acclaimed and award-winning, offering a poignant reminder of a painful era in history.