
← On Writing14 sept. · 24 min
Tania Pettet On Writing Historical Fiction
<p>On this episode of On Writing, Rob chats with Tania Pettet. Tania lives in the United Kingdom and her debut novel <em>11 Warten Way</em>. You can find the book's description below.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tpwordhug/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow Tania on Instagram!</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="SUPERPENGUINBOOK.COM/STORE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check out Rob's new Children's Book <em>FLY LIKE A PENGUIN</em> ! Get 15% OFF Your Order at SuperPenguinBook.com/store with coupon code PODCAST</a></p><p> </p><p><em>11 Warten Way</em></p><p>In 1940s Italy, Ottie’s life is defined by family loyalty and the demands of her domineering father. Sent to work in a British munitions factory near Positano, she finds herself drawn to Hal, a soldier grappling with the horrors of war. As their forbidden love grows, Ottie is forced to confront the expectations of her family and the brutal realities of a country at war.<br>Decades later, Fi’s life feels unmoored after losing her beloved grandmother. Drawn to Italy under the guise of returning a family keepsake, she retraces Ottie’s wartime journey, searching for answers and a sense of belonging.<br><em>What happens when the echoes of one life guide the steps of another?</em><br><em>11 Warten Way</em> is a sweeping historical family saga about the sacrifices we make, the stories we inherit, and the courage it takes to find our way home.</p><p><br></p><p>Music from Uppbeat</p><p>"Hometown" by Northwestern</p><p>License code: IRZBZOVAIWHHCUXO</p>