Elena Ferrante

'The Story of the Lost Girl' is the fourth and final volume of the acclaimed series 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante. In this novel, the two protagonists, Lina and Elena, are now adults facing the challenges and changes of their lives. Elena has established herself as a writer and returns to her hometown of Naples after years, while Lila remains in Naples and builds an impressive career as an entrepreneur in the field of computer science. The story highlights the complex friendship between the two women, who influence, support, and challenge each other. Through their different life paths and the trials that come with them, they continually discover new facets of their personalities and their relationship with one another. The novel addresses not only the individual development of the characters but also the social and cultural contexts that shape their lives.