Moreno Giovannoni Author Talk

Set in the Victorian town of Mitrefò, The Immigrants depicts a family as they build a new life in a strange land. Through love and exile, industry and tragedy, their unspoken dreams and fears unfold in this astonishing and moving book.

Moreno Giovannoni is the author of the critically acclaimed The Fireflies of Autumn and a freelance translator. The Immigrants was shortlisted for the 2026 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival.

Image: Photo of author Moreno Giovannoni smiling with crowded bookshelves in the background. Next to this, the book cover image of The Immigrants by Moreno Giovannoni.