Novelist Ferrante

Answer:

ELENA

Hint:

This Italian author is known for the Neapolitan Novels and writes under a pseudonym, sparking much speculation about her true identity.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Elena Ferrante, the famously pseudonymous Italian author behind novels like My Brilliant Friend. The answer is simply her first name, "ELENA," which fits the crossword’s letter count. Since Ferrante’s real identity remains a mystery, the clue relies on her well-known pen name rather than any wordplay.

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