Set in late 1960s Italy under fascist anti-abortion laws, Clandestine follows a young immigrant student in Milan whose illegal abortion becomes a turning point in her life. Her journey unfolds as both a deeply personal and collective struggle, intertwining with the stories of feminist pioneers like Carla Lonzi and Emma Bonino. Marta Stella’s powerful narrative alternates between intimate first-person reflections and meticulously researched historical accounts, capturing the epic rise, struggles, and setbacks of feminist movements. Vibrant and urgent, this novel serves as a tribute to women’s resilience and a stark warning against forgetting the hard-fought battles for freedom and equality.
