After The Divorce

After the Divorce

by Grazia Deledda

Set in the rural villages of Sardinia, this powerful novel explores the struggles of love, marriage, and social convention. After being wrongly convicted, Costantino is forced to divorce his beloved wife Giovanna, who is then coerced into marrying the abusive Brontu. When Costantino is released, their rekindled love faces resistance from the community, setting them on a tragic path.

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