While two of the women are dead, the youngest is found barely alive, clinging to the others. Although initial official theories lean toward a settling of scores between rival prostitution gangs, Gastaldi is unconvinced. He senses an "excess of ferocity" that points to a deeper, more irrational darkness. Key Themes
Marco Bosonetto is a philosophy teacher and writer who previously focused on fiction for young readers and contemporary novels. "Gli alberi del Nord," published by Baldini + Castoldi , marks his successful debut in the . He followed this story with a sequel titled Tutti innocenti . Gli alberi del Nord - - Baldini + Castoldi Marco Bosonetto – Gli alberi del Nord (2022)
The story follows , an aging detective who is mentally preparing for retirement and dreaming of peaceful days in the mountains. His quiet countdown is shattered one winter morning when three African women are found hanging from an alder tree along the banks of the Po River. While two of the women are dead, the
The title is a haunting reference to the song "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday, which originally addressed lynchings in the American South. Bosonetto uses this parallel to explore modern-day racism, power, and impunity in Northern Italy. Key Themes Marco Bosonetto is a philosophy teacher
The survivor, a girl named Nim, speaks a language that belongs to an nearly extinct ethnic group, making her a "fruit" of racism that Gastaldi must protect even though no one can understand her. About the Author
In his 2022 noir novel (The Trees of the North), Marco Bosonetto introduces a gritty, social-focused crime story set in the dense fog of Piacenza, Italy.
The river acts as more than just a setting; it is a central character representing a sliver of wilderness cutting through one of Europe's most industrialized regions.