Trezza Azzopardi, writer with a connection to Wales (Cardiff)

Trezza Azzopardi

First novel, 'The Hiding Place', nominated for Guardian 'First Book Award' and short listed for 'Booker Prize' in 2000.

Connection: Born and grew up in Cardiff to a Welsh mother and Maltese father. First novel, The Hiding Place, short-listed for the Booker Prize in 2000.

		the hiding place drawing on her own background, her childhood in cardiff of the 1960's trezza creates a story of contrasts as the successful dolores gauci returns for her mothers funeral. listed for the guardian first book award this, her first novel has received many excellent reviews and much acclaim. click for availability!

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comment by:licris
Her first novel was set among Maltese immigrants who lived in Tiger Bay in the 1960's - 1970's. Probably the first time the Maltese settlers to South Wales featured in a novel. (The Maltese community in Tiger Bay called the town the Valletta of Britain).

comment by:wwwitchie
Licris, I'm desperately trying to locate this 'phantom' Maltese community. I'm Maltese myself and staying in Cardiff.
Any tips on how I can track down some Maltese people?
(I'm sorry if this is not directly relevant to the Trezza Azzopardi entry!)

		remember me a 72 year old introvert, lillian has her life shattered by a random act of violence forcing her to change. click for availability!

link by: AngieMalta
Malta search sites
Hi, more info on Malta and the Maltese community can be found through searchmalta com or perhaps, Maltamigration com Am not sure if these links could help, but they could be a start!
Good luck!