In the late 1960s, Lina is living with her young son in a new neighbourhood of Naples and working at a local factory. Elena has left the city, earned a degree and published a novel, all of which has opened the doors to a world of learned and fascinating interlocutors. A moving story of friendship and a searing portrait of a rapidly changing world. Now in paperback, the story of feisty Lila and her friend Elena continues.

The third volume now in paperback, and the story of Lila and Elena continues. In the 1960s, Lila is living with her young son in Naples, working at a local factory. Elena has left the city, and published a novel, all of which has opened the doors to a world of learned and fascinating interlocutors. A moving story of friendship and a searing portrait of a rapidly changing world.