The Postwoman

Summary

In the novel «The Postwoman» by Francesca Giannone, a moving story unfolds around Anna Albanese, a young woman who, in 1934, moves with her husband from Northern Italy to a small town in the south, in Salento. Finding herself in a foreign and conservative world, Anna faces distrust and prejudice from the locals, but she does not give up: she becomes the first female postwoman in the area, walking long distances every day and bringing not only letters but also hope, news, and warmth into people’s homes. Against the backdrop of historical upheavals, war, and change, Anna earns the respect and love of her fellow villagers, and her fate becomes a symbol of female strength, resilience, and the ability to change the world around her despite all trials and prejudices.