
A Journey of Formation, Rediscovery of Oneself and the Environment
The Girl who abandoned Destiny
by Alessandro Niccoli,
translation edited by Charlotte Riggs
What if leaving everything behind was the only way to find yourself?
Safaa has always believed in the goodness of people. Yet, rejected by her peers and misunderstood by her family, she makes a daring choice: to walk away from the life she knows and follow an uncertain path of self-discovery.
Her journey carries her through medieval festivals, ancient villages, and untouched forests, where new friendships begin to heal old wounds. But it is in Morocco, surrounded by vivid landscapes and a culture unlike her own, that Safaa finds the courage to confront her fears, embrace change, and discover the roots of her true identity.
A rich blend of travel, culture, and emotional growth, The Girl Who Abandoned Destiny is more than a story of escape, it is a journey toward harmony, resilience, and the strength to belong, wherever life may lead.
✨ Perfect for fans of literary fiction, coming-of-age journeys, and novels of cultural exploration.
Alessandro Niccoli is an Italian author and lawyer from San Miniato, a medieval village in Tuscany that inspires much of his writing. Passionate about culture, justice, and the environment, he spent years defending his community from overbuilding and environmental threats. His stories reflect this same fight for harmony between people, nature, and identity.
In addition to The Girl Who Abandoned Destiny, he is the author of L’odore delle Rose and Nafis and the Colourful Hallways, a novel on youth and climate change. His works blend introspection with cultural discovery, offering readers a journey that is as thought-provoking as it is moving.
✅ Why this works: Builds connection and credibility with readers. Adds a human element that inspires trust + curiosity.
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Alessandro Niccoli is an Italian author and lawyer from San Miniato, a medieval village in Tuscany that inspires much of his writing. Passionate about culture, justice, and the environment, he spent years defending his community from overbuilding and environmental threats. His stories reflect this same fight for harmony between people, nature, and identity.
In addition to The Girl Who Abandoned Destiny, he is the author of L’odore delle Rose and Nafis and the Colourful Hallways, a novel on youth and climate change. His works blend introspection with cultural discovery, offering readers a journey that is as thought-provoking as it is moving.
✅ Why this works: Builds connection and credibility with readers. Adds a human element that inspires trust + curiosity.





