The Story of the Missing Child

«The Story of the Missing Child» — the fourth and final part of the gripping saga that has shocked many readers about two girlfriends: the quiet clever one Lenu and the willful talented Lila. Time passes — each of them has family, children, elderly parents, lovers... however, the most constant thing in Lenu and Lila's lives remains their friendship.
Both heroines made considerable efforts to break free from the impoverished Neapolitan neighborhood where they grew up — a realm of stagnation, cruelty, and harsh taboos. Lenu got married, moved to Florence, and became a famous writer. But now she returns to Naples, as if unable to resist its dark charms.
Lila was unable to leave her hometown. She became a successful entrepreneur, but success only pulls her deeper into the Neapolitan quagmire of nepotism, chauvinism, and criminal disputes. In the end, the uncontrollable, unstoppable, irresistible Lila transforms into the uncoronated queen of the very world she has always hated...