On Wednesday 16 April at 18.00:XNUMX pm, at La Feltrinelli in Piazza dei Martiri in Naples, there will be a presentation of the novel Aspettami al Caffè Napoli, the new title by Chiara Gily published by Mondadori.
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The author will meet the public to tell the genesis of her book, in dialogue with the journalist and writer Raffaella R. Ferré. A precious opportunity to discover a story of roots and rebirth, in the city where it all began.
Lidia's Story: An Unexpected Return
Lidia left Naples to move to Trieste many years ago. Since then she has returned only rarely and never in the company of her eternal fiancé Pietro. It will be the invitation to her cousin Alice's third wedding that will push her to return, even if only for a weekend. Alice, who chose Lidia as her maid of honor, is more than a simple relative to her: both only children, they have always been called *'e sore cugine*, a Neapolitan expression that indicates a bond similar to that between sisters.
Over the years, distance has inevitably distanced them, but this brief return to Naples will change everything.
An Unexpected Legacy and a New Beginning
Lidia unexpectedly discovers that she is the sole heir of her father Felice's junk shop, a special place for the neighborhood, made unique also by the famous coffee that was served there. The shop, apparently in ruins, soon turns out to be full of secrets and problems to face. But Lidia is not alone: at her side are her cousin Alice and Mila, a passionate photographer.
Together, these three young women will give new life to the shop, transforming it into a shared dream and a symbol of rebirth.
A Novel of Rebirth, Friendship and Second Chance
Chiara Gily signs a novel that warms the heart, full of humanity and sweetness, like a well-sweetened coffee, but with the freshness and vivacity of a glass of spritz. *Wait for me at Caffè Napoli* is a story that celebrates second chances, those that come just when you are about to give up everything.
An intense narrative that reminds us how, often, happiness surprises us just when we stop looking for it.
Who is Chiara Gily?
Chiara Gily is Neapolitan by birth and Triestine by choice. A freelance journalist, she recounts her life as an “expatriate” in the column Una napoletana a Trieste in the daily newspaper Il Piccolo. After obtaining her qualification as a chartered accountant, she decided to follow her true passion: writing.
She has written for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, addressing economic issues with a female perspective, and is the author of several books, including *L'essenza dell'arancio amaro* (Einaudi Ragazzi). *Aspettami al Caffè Napoli* marks her debut with Mondadori, consolidating her as an authentic and sensitive voice in contemporary Italian fiction.
Article published on 14 April 2025 - 18:30
Reading this book I felt interested in Lidia's story and how in Naples everything has a different meaning. It is important to understand how relationships can change over time and with distance, let's hope the book is beautiful.