One Good Thing A Novel
One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter is a novel published by Penguin Group on November 25, 2025. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in 1940 Italy, where Lili and Esti, best friends since university, navigate the challenges of life as World War II intensifies. When Esti’s son Theo is born, their bond deepens, but the invasion of Germany transforms their lives, forcing them into occupied territory and prompting Esti to enlist Lili in the resistance.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, motherhood, and survival against the backdrop of war. As Lili embarks on a perilous journey to protect Theo after a devastating turn of events, the story highlights the lengths one will go to for love and safety. This tale captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit amidst chaos, making it a poignant exploration of what truly matters in times of crisis.
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From the New York Times-bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones, a propulsive and heart-wrenching story of a young woman entrusted with a boy’s life as WWII rages in Italy
1940, Italy. Lili and Esti have been best friends since they first met at university. When Esti’s son Theo is born, they become as close as sisters. While a war seethes across borders, life somehow goes on—until Germany invades Italy, and the friends suddenly find themselves in occupied territory.
Esti, older and fiercely self-assured, convinces Lili to join the resistance efforts. But when disaster strikes, a critically wounded Esti asks Lili to take a much bigger step: To go on the run with Theo. Protect him while Esti can’t.
Terrified to travel on her own, Lili sets out with Theo on a harrowing journey south toward Allied territory, braving Nazi-occupied villages and bombed-out cities, doing everything she can to keep the boy safe.
A remarkable tale of friendship, romance, motherhood, and survival, One Good Thing reminds us what is worth fighting for—and that love, even amidst a world in ruins, can triumph.
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