About the Books

The Woman with a Hat full of Cherries

You will discover that behind the courageous, strong character of Oriana, was lying dormant a truly sensitive heart. The life of Oriana Fallaci was dedicated to the true reporting of facts, but most of all, as a writer she never missed an opportunity to chant the hymn of the freedom of the individual, independently of any flag or colour of skin.

A few dictators hated her, but she was adored by all women and men who were following in their heart the first human right that any man can have: freedom of opinion, and most of all, freedom of speech.

This book has been inspired by the personal relationship between the author and the famous journalist and writer Oriana Fallaci.

It is the true story of the friendship that developed against all odds between two very different women. It starts with each of them taking an antagonistic attitude toward the other that gradually transforms itself into mutual respect and ultimately friendship.

This novel has no political or religious direction, although many of the conversations the two women have between them reflect their personal opinion on many issues of the day.
The book might be considered controversial for the views expressed, but its real purpose is to give a human and psychological portrait of one of the greatest female journalists of our era.

Somebody from the Past

Expect the unexpected is the key to this novel. Angela, the protagonist, works as a pathologist at the coroner’s office and is a successful professional woman. The day that her husband – a foreigner she has helped to take refuge in her country – abandons her for a younger woman, her world falls apart. Psychologically traumatised by what she considers her husband’s betrayal, she tries to find comfort in her work. However, the constant emotional stress she is under pushes her toward the edge of a new frontier. A woman starts to appear to her in the most unusual places, provoking intense emotions. The problem is that Angela is the only one to see her. Who is this woman? What does she want from her?

With the help of friends, Angela starts to investigate what is happening to her and the reason why. An unknown world opens its doors. She discovers who she really is and most important of all, what really happened in her distant past that is still influencing her present. At the end of her journey of discovery, Angela will realise that there is only one way to defeat evil: giving yourself to Goodness and to the unselfish love of others.

That’s the real message of this book. Don’t let yourself be defeated by the circumstances and the events of your life. Every life has a meaning and nothing happens by accident.

About the Author

Rita Petrini is a philosopher and freelance journalist. She divides her time between Palm Springs, California and Edinburgh, Scotland.