The Good Left Undone" by Adriana Trigiani tells the story of the Cabrelli family, a multi-generational Italian lineage living on the coast of Viareggio, as they navigate the tumultuous events of World War II, with the narrative primarily focusing on the matriarch Matelda who is determined to share a long-held family secret about her mother's love story with a Scottish sea captain, as she reflects on her life and the legacy she wants to leave behind, intertwining past and present timelines to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of love amidst great loss and hardship; the novel is set against the backdrop of Italy's wartime experiences, including the internment of Italian Scots in Britain.

ISBN: 9780593183328