OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! Discover the story that has captivated readers around the world...__________________________________'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__________________________________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._________________________Readers love Watching Over Her'Beautifully written''Something truly special''Reading this book is pure joy''An authentic masterpiece''Easy read, poignant'