"Aunt Elsa's Suitcase" in Castiglione: a family story of memory and the

"Aunt Elsa's Suitcase" in Castiglione: a family story of memory and the Resistance

On Friday 17 April 2026 Castiglione Torinese will host the presentation of Aunt Elsa's Suitcase by Patrizia Monzeglio. The event, part of the La staffetta delle storie series, focuses on family memory and the role of women in the Resistance.

• Date: 17 April 2026
• Time: 20:45
• Venue: Società Operaia di Mutuo Soccorso, via Torino 235, Castiglione Torinese
• Admission: free
• Author: Patrizia Monzeglio
• Discussion with: Gabriella Roberi
• Organisers: event promoted with the involvement of ANPI

The novel springs from the discovery of a suitcase containing family letters and documents: a narrative device that weaves personal stories into the broader historical framework of twentieth-century Italy, including episodes linked to the Resistance. The presentation aims to encourage reflection on how memory is passed between generations and to highlight women's experiences in local history.