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The Tears of Monterini

A story of love and betrayal, loyalty and friendship. Inspired by true events, this beautifully written debut will appeal to readers interested in history, Italy, romance, family dynamics and conflict.

The debut novel by Amanda Weinberg was published by RedDoor Press 6th August 2020. Available to order from Waterstones, Amazon, WH Smith, Barnes & Noble, and RedDoor Press, with the audio version available at Audible & many more stockists internationally.

Watch the launch event.

 

Read the first few chapters of The Tears of Monterini…

 

Preview Audiobook!

So happy to announce that the audio version of ‘The Tears of Monterini’ is now available! Here’s a sneak preview of the beautifully narrated audio version by Victoria Fox

Delighted to share this interview with Isis Audio – an intro to the audio version of ‘The Tears of Monterini’ which is out now!

 
 

My Shtory

Amanda shares the inspiration behind her debut novel ‘The Tears of Monterini’ in this ‘My Shtory’ talk with South Hampstead SHul.

MilliM

Delighted to share the video from Amanda’s talk at the Leeds Literary Festival MiliM Leeds on 22nd September 2020.

Amanda Weinberg discusses how a medieval Italian village with a Jewish past became the inspiration for her novel.

 
 

The Authors Show

Enjoy the video and interview with Danielle Hampson from The Authors Show, discussing the ups and downs of being a writer.

SAMS Book Group

Amanda Weinberg shares the inspiration behind ‘The Tears of Monterini’ including the unique history of a village in Tuscany with SAMS Book Group, including a Q&A.

 

‘They can hear you. They respond to the sound of your voice when you sing the Monterini tunes, the melodies. They love your music. And the juice is sweeter’

About the Book

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Monterini, Italy. 1921. Yacobo Levi, an intellectual dreamer, works in the family bookshop. Angelo Ghione, a contadino, makes good wine by singing to the grapes. Lifetime best friends, their Jewish and Catholic families live side by side amidst a backdrop of village communal life, Etruscan tales and the growth of Benito Mussolini. Born on the same day, their children grow up and fall in love. When the 1938 racial laws are passed, the love between Bella and Rico thrives amidst and perhaps because of the fear and uncertainty. When Angelo discovers their liaison he suggests they marry but life is complicated and tensions simmer beneath the surface of love and friendship. When war is declared on the day of Bella’s wedding to Michele a fellow Jew, the peaceful village they live in is torn apart, and the Levis find themselves displaced and fighting for their lives. Will life ever be the same again?

About the Author

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The Tears Of Monterini is Amanda’s first novel. She studied Modern Languages at the University of East Anglia, followed by a PGCE at King’s College London. She ran a company in International Advertising Sales and now teaches French and German. She lives in London with her family and spends a lot of time in Pitigliano Italy, the setting for the Monterini of the title. The book is inspired by true events in the Tuscany and Emilia-Romana areas. She has literary representation by Curtis Brown.

What others are saying

‘Warm, moving and compelling. An emotionally raw story you will be unable to forget.’ Vanessa Feltz

‘Amanda writes so exquisitely that I felt like I knew the characters, and she was able to make me feel the heartbreak and the joy at different parts of the story. This was one of those amazing books where you finish the last page and look around to see what you've missed while you've been living between the pages, completely immersed.’ Gemma Roman Books

‘So evocative! I was transported into this small Tuscan village and the lives of its rich characters at a turning point in Italy’s history from a perspective rarely given. Compelling storytelling with a touch of magic too.’  Diane Samuels  

‘I really enjoyed reading this one, and thought that the descriptions of Italy were really beautiful – so atmospheric. Amanda is a beautiful writer, and I did find myself fully immersed in the novel’ 

‘The scenes are set so beautifully, the characters feel real and you care about them and their plight. Read this, you won't be disappointed.’ Lesley

‘A delightful book that cleverly combines the stories of two families against the backdrop of WW2. Well written and compelling. I loved it!’ Frankie

‘An accomplished and sophisticated novel’  

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