Untold Lessons
Untold Lessons by Maddalena Vaglio Tanet, published by Pushkin Press, Limited in July 2025, is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of identity and the mysteries of disappearance. The narrative begins with a teacher who vanishes into the woods, leaving her students and the community in a state of intrigue and concern. As the story unfolds, the enigmatic nature of Silvia, the missing teacher, is explored, revealing her as a devoted educator whose life takes a tragic turn.
Readers will find a rich and evocative tale that intertwines elements of historical fiction with a literary thriller’s suspense. The narrative captures the tension between the desire to be found and the need for solitude, as Silvia’s disappearance raises questions about her true self and the circumstances surrounding her life. With a page count of 272, this edition invites readers to engage with themes of loss, identity, and the intricate dynamics of community, all set against a backdrop that is both mysterious and thought-provoking.
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‘Vivid, beguiling and needle-sharp. An unmissable literary thriller’ Lucy Rose
‘Rich and evocative, slippery and strange. I was hooked from the very first page’ Chloë Ashby
What happens when the missing don’t want to be found?
One morning, a teacher vanishes into the woods. As whispers fill her classroom, she melts into a shadowy wilderness, where the air hums with ancient birdsong and a blanket of moss covers her tracks.
Back in town, the mystery deepens. Who is Silvia really? An inscrutable misfit without a husband, devoted to her students until tragedy strikes. When a young boy stumbles upon her hiding place, it seems the search may be over. But is Silvia ready to return?
Praise for Untold Lessons:‘Satisfying and deeply felt’ Irish Times
‘Mysterious and elegant’ Veronica Raimo‘A strong debut by an emerging novelist and a loving work of restitution’ TLS
‘Moving and thought-provoking’ Glamour Magazine
‘One of Italy’s most exciting new feminist authors’ Service95
‘Beautiful. . . a rare study of communal grief’ Telegraph
‘A book full of upended expectations’ Guardian
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