Silkworms and Mulberry Trees - Elaine de F. A. Corradello
Silkworms and Mulberry Trees: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Resilience
A sweeping historical novel that follows the lives of two women from different worlds who are brought together by a shared love of silkworms and mulberry trees.
In the early 19th century, in the small Italian village of San Martino, a young woman named Lucia lives a simple life. She tends to her family's silkworm farm and dreams of one day marrying her childhood sweetheart, Paolo. But when Paolo is killed in a tragic accident, Lucia's world is turned upside down.
Heartbroken and alone, Lucia decides to leave San Martino and start a new life in the bustling city of Milan. There, she meets a wealthy silk merchant named Giovanni, who is immediately smitten with her. Giovanni offers Lucia a job as his assistant, and she soon finds herself drawn to his kind and generous nature.
As Lucia and Giovanni work together, they develop a deep bond. But their happiness is threatened by the arrival of Giovanni's estranged wife, Isabella. Isabella is a cruel and jealous woman who is determined to destroy Lucia's life.
Lucia must find a way to overcome Isabella's machinations and win Giovanni's heart. But even if she succeeds, she will never forget the love she lost in San Martino.
A beautifully written and emotionally powerful novel that will stay with you long after you finish it.
Praise for Silkworms and Mulberry Trees
"A sweeping historical novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Elaine de F. A. Corradello has created a masterpiece that will stay with you long after you finish it." — Historical Novel Society
"A beautifully written and emotionally powerful novel that tells the story of two women who are brought together by a shared love of silkworms and mulberry trees. Corradello's novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love." — Booklist
"A must-read for fans of historical fiction. Corradello's novel is a beautifully crafted story that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. You will fall in love with Lucia and Giovanni and root for them to find happiness together." — Kirkus Reviews