A House in Istria: Novel

Set in the picturesque Croatian region of Istria, the story revolves around a man's obsession with purchasing an abandoned house next door, much to the chagrin of his frustrated wife. The couple faces resistance from their neighbors, who view the husband as an outsider ignorant of the region's complex history and longstanding feuds. The novel weaves humor into the exploration of cultural misunderstandings and the challenges of fitting into a community steeped in tradition.