About the Book: My Brilliant Friend
The International Bestseller now in paperback. The story of Elena and Lila
begins in the 1950s in a poor neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing
up on these tough streets the two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of
anyone else, as their friendship, becomes a not always perfect shelter from
hardship. Through the lives of Elena and Lila, we see a country undergoing
momentous change.