Translation from Italian to English, historical novel about Igor Savitsky

I am looking for an experienced literary translator to translate my published Italian novel into English. The novel is titled "Anche se proibito – La folle impresa di Igor V. Savitsky" and tells the true story of Igor Savitsky, the man who, in the Soviet Union, managed to save 81k of works of art banned by the regime. In the remote desert of Karakalpakstan, far from Moscow, Savitsky secretly built one of the most extraordinary collections of avant-garde art in the world, hiding and protecting works that could have disappeared forever. The book has already been published in Italy and received national media coverage. If you would like to see more, you can search for “Anche se proibito. La folle impresa di Igor V. Savitsky” on Amazon Italy. I am looking for someone capable of producing a genuine literary translation from Italian into natural, elegant English, preserving the voice, rhythm, humour, atmosphere and emotional nuances of the original. I'm not closed to the use of AI if it helps the work of the translator but I'm absolutely not looking for an AI translation. Ideally, you are: * A native English speaker with excellent Italian skills * Experienced in translating novels or other literary works * Able to make the English version read as though it had originally been written in English * Sensitive to style, dialogue, historical context and cultural references * Willing to work closely with the author when passages require interpretation A significant plus would be experience or professional connections within the US publishing industry. If you have relationships with American literary agents, publishers, editors or scouts, or previous experience helping translated fiction reach the US market, please mention this in your proposal. The immediate assignment is the English translation of the novel, but I am particularly interested in finding someone who could also become a valuable partner in bringing the book to an international audience. Attached the example of a chapter.