Belladonna

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Set in the summer of 1956, the story follows fifteen-year-old Bridget as she becomes captivated by her enigmatic friend Isabella. Their journey to study in Italy offers an escape and a chance to deepen their fragile bond, but Bridget's fear of losing Isabella leads her to desperate measures. Against the backdrop of a convent and the beauty of rural Northern Italy, the narrative explores themes of friendship, obsession, desire, and the lengths one will go to belong. Anbara Salam crafts a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale filled with emotional depth.