- “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith: This psychological thriller is partially set in Mongibello, a fictionalised town on the Ligurian coast.
- “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: While not exclusively set in Liguria, this historical mystery takes place in an Italian abbey which could be associated with the Ligurian region.
- “The House by the Medlar Tree” by Giovanni Verga: This classic Italian novel is set in a fictionalised town on the Ligurian Riviera and explores the life of a wealthy family in the late 19th century.
- “Sunset in St. Tropez” by Danielle Steel: While St. Tropez is primarily associated with the French Riviera, it is close to the Ligurian border, and this novel features its proximity to the Ligurian region.
- “In Liguria” by Charles Dudley Warner: This travelogue and memoir details the author’s experiences while living in Liguria, providing an intimate portrayal of the region.
- “Noli Me Tángere” by Grazia Deledda: Though this novel is primarily set in Sardinia, it briefly explores the experiences of the protagonist in the coastal town of Ligure.
- “Sapphira and the Slave Girl” by Willa Cather: This novel is set in the Virginia countryside but features vivid descriptions of the protagonist’s memories of her childhood in Lavagna, a town in Liguria.
- “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf: While the majority of the story takes place in the Hebrides and the Isle of Skye, the opening section of the novel is set in Liguria, specifically Santa Margherita Ligure.
- “Rusty’s Italian Adventure” by Clay More: This children’s book follows the adventures of Rusty the dog as he travels through various Italian regions, including Liguria.
- “The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side” by Agatha Christie: A part of this famous detective novel is set in a fictional town near Genoa, a prominent city in Liguria.
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