LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD "Intricate and subtle."--Miranda France The
Telegraph In the 1990s deep in the Maiella mountains of Central Italy a brutal crime
shattered the peace of the local community. Two young women were murdered a third left for
dead. Lucia was twenty years old back then and the only survivor a childhood friend. Now
Lucia is a physiotherapist separating from her husband her daughter Amanda studying in Milan.
When the pandemic forces Amanda to return to the family's home near Pescara forever changed by
her experiences Lucia's memories are reawakened and with them the impact of past trauma. Set
against the backdrop of the rugged Apennine mountains the narrative intricately weaves Lucia
and Amanda's personal struggles with the mystery of the tragedy that marked their familial land
decades earlier. Inspired by true events The Brittle Age is a tale of individual resilience
and a commentary on the indelible impact of historical events on personal lives and the broader
community.
