Missing Puzzles - Novel
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Roots and Destinies in a family chronicle
Reviewed in Italy on August 29, 2024
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In an age in which our origins are often overlooked or
forgotten, "Missing Puzzles" stands out as a tribute to history and
the interconnections that influence the choices of the present from the past.
With extraordinary dedication, the author has undertaken fascinating
genealogical research, going back through the folds of time to the early Middle
Ages, revealing a gallery of characters ranging from Norman nobles to alchemist
scholars, from healers to doctors and lawyers. Among these, to name a few, we
remember Trotula called "Trotta," a doctor of the Salerno school, a
famous figure throughout Europe in the medieval era, Raimondo di Sangro, an
inventor and academic of the 1700s, and the very well-known Frederick
Barbarossa of the House of Swabia. The concreteness of the work is admirable.
The author has not limited herself to narrating the events of her ancestors but
has indeed undertaken a meticulous study, visiting numerous libraries and
archives scattered across various countries to reconstruct, day after day, the
adventurous path of her dynasty. Each page is imbued with attention to detail,
allowing the reader to feel part of a complex mosaic reflecting not only the
Trotta family's history but the entire European culture. The skill with which
the author weaves together the threads of the different eras is remarkable:
from the Italic peoples, to the Celts, from the Lombards to the Franks, she
recomposes a fresco that not only illuminates the origins of her family, but
raises broader questions about our collective past. Through illustrious
figures, the reader discovers the cultural and social influences that have
shaped our present, realizing how inclinations, tastes, and even everyday
choices can have distant roots.
"Missing
Puzzles" is a genealogical book that celebrates memory and identity. The
author's deep introspection offers food for thought on how each of us is the
product of stories, experiences, and traditions that precede us. Each chapter
takes the reader on a journey through time, inviting him to explore his origins
with renewed curiosity.
In
conclusion, "Missing Puzzles" pays homage to the author's family
history and reminds us how essential it is to reconnect with our roots. It's a
book for anyone who wants to better understand the complexity of human identity
and the cultural heritage that belongs to us.
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