A Girl Returned

A powerful coming-of-age story about identity, loss, and resilience. When a 13-year-old girl is abruptly sent from the only family she’s ever known to live with her biological relatives—strangers to her in every way—she’s thrust into a world of confusion, emotional distance, and instability. Amid the tension and heartbreak, unexpected bonds form with two of her new siblings, offering glimmers of love and belonging. Set in the rugged beauty of Abruzzo, Italy, this intimate and emotionally rich novel explores what it means to rebuild a sense of self when everything familiar is taken away.