What inspired the author to set this story in Italy's hill towns?
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Hill Towns

Hill Towns
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What inspired the author to set this story in Italy's hill towns?
Did anyone else feel a mix of nostalgia and hope while reading about the characters' journeys?
How did the author decide to weave the different characters' stories together?