16 Italian Novels For Intermediate Level [B1]

The Story: A love story far from the atmospheres of Cuore that takes place in fin de siècle Turin. With mischievousness and a hint of irony, De Amicis reveals the power of neighborhood gossip and tells how a shy, quiet man can lose his head for a strong, independent woman who… is also not in the market for a husband!

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The Story: Private investigator Lucio Silvi has too many problems: only a handful of clients, hardly any money, and loads of debts. Moreover, he now has to deal with the murder of one of his friends, apparently linked to a number of thefts of statues and ancient artifacts which has been shocking Rome and the art world. A gripping investigation, full of emotional twists and turns, takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the most beautiful parts of the capital.

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The Story: The architect Paolo Scalia continues to receive mysterious postcards: they should have been sent by his sister Emilia, but Emilia has disappeared. Paolo goes to Venice with the help of Lisa, a journalist, in an attempt to follow the traces of his sister and to discover what has happened to her. The people they meet all seem to hide something, but it is an enterprising police officer who unravels the mystery of crimes committed in the city and the disappearance of Emilia.

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The Story: A mystery is hidden in the great house overlooking the cliffs. In the village there are rumors that the house is haunted: at night you can hear cries and weeping, and from far away you see the lights come on suddenly at night. There are even stories that the owner is a witch. In the house that everyone fears lives Valeria – beautiful and intelligent but condemned to a life of loneliness and solitude. Valeria knows the truth, but will she be able to change the minds of the villagers?

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The Story: Just as every year, Beatrice De Bianchi travels to the magnificent villa Villa dei Mughetti near Santa Margherita Ligure to celebrate her birthday. Just after she arrives Beatrice learns that someone has stolen all the silverware that meant so much to her… But this is only the beginning of a series of events that upset the party…

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The Story: In search of his origins, Laurent sets off on a journey which starts in Paris and, passing through Florence, Rome and Positano, leads him through some of the most beautiful cities in Italy. This experience and his encounter with Luigi, a distant relative, means that Laurent finds a deep-rooted link with his family, but also with the typically Italian colours, flavours and smells.

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The Story: From Valentina’s diary: a timeless love story. A rich girl, who is a bit of a snob, and a young and fascinating boy, who comes from a humble family, meet, get to know each other and fall in love. Everything is perfect apart from those annoying social differences… A small detail, certainly, but one which causes the end of their relationship. However, some things are not so easily forgotten and, after seven years, Valentina finds herself having to choose again between love and money….

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The Story: The Cultural Association ‘Bella Italia’ organizes a treasure hunt for foreign students, with stops in Florence, Venice, Naples, Rome, Milan, Agrigento, and Siena. What better occasion for Mark, an American student to get to know the peninsular? Help him to understand the messages which show the right route, discover the fascinating places with him and get a taste of the atmosphere, the scenery and the traditions of wonderful Italy!

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The Story: Veronica and Massimo love each other, even though they are very different: she is a businesswoman, an artist. But when Massimo asks her to marry him, Veronica leaves him. Massimo doesn’t give up and investigates the mysterious past of the young girl. A passionate story veiled in mystery, which leads the reader through northern Italy, from the metropolis of Milan to the Ligurian Riviera.

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The Story: A murder in Piazza del Campo runs the risk of ruining the joyful atmosphere of the Palio di Siena. Is the murderer really a member of the Sienese nobility, as the clues would lead us to believe? It will be the investigations of an enterprising journalist, visiting Siena to write an article on the Palio, who uncovers the assassin’s identity just in time.

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The Story: Some important works of art disappear from a private collection. The owner suspects his wife and he contacts Ettore Bonetti to resolve the case. The young and fascinating detective has to follow the woman to a seaside resort near Venice so as to discover whether she is really responsible for the theft. During the ‘mission’, the likable detective has interesting meetings and faces fun, strange, and dangerous situations.

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The Story: Fabrizio is a successful man; he is a director in a big company, with a beautiful wife, adorable children and a very close friend, Bruno, who is equally lucky and has a good career, and with whom Fabrizio shares fun days and wonderful memories. But one day Bruno’s unexpected disappearance breaks the spell of Fabrizio’s happy existence. Did Bruno really commit suicide, as the police sustain? Some really surprising discoveries, mean that Fabrizio has to admit that he really doesn’t know his best friend at all.

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The Story: In Genoa, the death by poisoning of a Milanese doctor upsets the peaceful atmosphere of the guest house, ‘Quarto dei Mille’, where Dr. Capri spent the last night of his life. There isn’t enough evidence to think that it was suicide and the story has many mysterious aspects to it: why did someone who lived in Milan make an appointment with a lawyer in another city? And why did a rich man stay in a modest guest house and not in a 5-star hotel? Try to discover, with little Anna, the motives behind this mysterious death?

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Author: Fulvia Oddo.
Level: B1
Chapters: 8
Exercises: At the end of the book
Answer Keys: At the end of the book

Storia: A school group from Florence goes to Palermo for a week. As part of a project on the city ، the adventure begins for Alessia’s group ، Luisa ، Dino and Daniele. An adventure that will lead children ، fascinated by the city and its history ، to discover unknown aspects and places that scare …

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