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Watching Over Her - The prize-winning million-copy-bestselling historical romance that has captivated readers - cover

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Watching Over Her - The prize-winning million-copy-bestselling historical romance that has captivated readers

Jean-Baptiste Andrea

Translator Frank Wynne

Publisher: Atlantic Books

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The international bestseller that has captivated Europe
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'Enjoyable and gripping' GUARDIAN

'One of the best historical novels you are likely to read' Christine Dwyer Hickey

'A sprawling fresco and star-crossed love story' NEW YORK TIMES

'An inventive epic' ELLE

'Timeless' DAILY MAIL
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In an Italian monastery, an infamous sculptor lies on his death bed.


During Mimo's final hours, he reveals his life story: his impoverished childhood, his unlikely rise to fame and most importantly, his meeting with Viola, the daughter of a powerful aristocratic family.


Mimo and Viola are instantly drawn to one another. Together, they traverse the unrest of the twentieth century. While Mimo becomes a celebrated artist, Viola fights to claim her education and independence.

Over the decades, they will lose and find each other, but never will they give up on the love they share.

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Readers love Watching Over Her

'One of the most beautiful, best-written books I have ever read'

'Something truly special'

'Reading this book is pure joy'

'An authentic masterpiece'

'It is a long time since I have been so impressed by a novel'
Available since: 08/28/2025.
Print length: 544 pages.

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