1943, and the tiny village of Santa Cecilia is about to be overrun by German soldiers. But Vito Leone's campaign is to win the hand of the beautiful Maddalena and to do so he must contend not only with the family's disapproval but with the overwhelming tide of great events. Big-hearted as he is, Vito will need every scrap of his ingenuity to win the day.
In the tradition of 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and 'Chocolat', this is a captivating novel by a great storytelling writer. The debut of the year.
