Margaret Mazzantini 2013

Margaret
Mazzantini

Margaret Mazzantini was born in Dublin and now lives in Rome. She trained as an actress but left the stage to concentrate on writing. Her first novel, Don’t Move, won the prestigious Strega Prize, and sold over 2 million copies. Twice Born, has been made into a film starring Penelope Cruz.

Margaret Mazzantini was born in Dublin and now lives in Rome. She trained as an actress but left the stage to concentrate on writing. Her first novel, Don’t Move, won the prestigious Strega Prize, and sold over 2 million copies. Twice Born, has been made into a film starring Penelope Cruz.

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