Le nouveau nom

Naples, 1960s. Following the events of L’amie prodigieuse, Lila finds herself trapped in a marriage of betrayal. After discovering her husband Stefano has aligned with the powerful Solara clan, her new wealth feels like a gilded cage. While Lila navigates a volatile domestic life, Elena continues her academic journey, grappling with her identity and her secret love for the ambitious Nino Sarratore.

The bond between the two women is tested during a fateful summer on the island of Ischia, where old passions reignite and life-altering choices are made. Le nouveau nom is a breathtaking continuation of the Neapolitan saga - a raw, masterful exploration of the transition into womanhood, the hunger for independence, and the enduring power of a complicated friendship.

Author: Elena Ferrante

Elena Ferrante is the pseudonym of an Italian writer. Her true identity is currently hidden by choice. Ferrante believes that a writer's works speak for themselves and defends her decision, calling it "a testimony against the self-promotion obsessively imposed by the media". In 2024, My Brilliant Friend, the book that brought her worldwide recognition, was named novel of the century by the New York Times.