- “The Leopard” (Il Gattopardo) by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa – While not exclusively set in the Marche region, this classic novel includes scenes set in the town of Senigallia, located in Marche.
- “The Ashes of Gramsci” (Le ceneri di Gramsci) by Carmine Abate – Although primarily set in Calabria, this compelling novel mentions the Marche region and portrays the lives of Italian immigrants.
- “The Story of a Nobody” (La storia di un altro) by Antonia Arslan – This novel explores the story of a man who moves to a small village in the Marche region, detailing his personal experiences and interactions.
- “The Miracle at Castel di Sangro” (Il miracolo di Castel di Sangro) by Joe McGinniss – While not entirely set in Marche, this non-fiction sports book follows the events of an Italian soccer team from a small village near the Abruzzo-Marche border.
- “The Watercolourist of Civitanova” (L’acquerellista di Civitanova) by Marco Vichi – This novel tells the story of a watercolourist in Civitanova, a coastal town in the Marche region. It explores themes of art, love, and self-discovery.
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