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Sicilian village's captivating tale of liberation.
If you find yourself drawn to stories rich with cultural heritage and the fight for freedom, "A Song for Bellafortuna" will resonate with you. It's infused with the spirit of Sicily and tells a timeless tale where music and determination can lead to change. This book isn't just a read; it's an experience of the human spirit triumphing over oppression.
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ISBN: 9780972882446
Authors:
Vincent B. "Chip" LoCoco
Publisher: Cefalutana Press
Date of Publication: 2015-05-14
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 1451 readers)
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A Song for Bellafortuna is an inspirational Italian historical fiction novel concerning a young man’s desire to free his Sicilian village from the domination of one family’s long reign. For years, the beautiful, yet secluded, hilltop village of Bellafortuna, Sicily, was a great producer of wine and olive oil. The entire village prospered. However, after the arrival of the Vasaio family, production dwindles and the villagers soon find themselves in crushing debt to the Vasaios. Only one family in the village remains outside the control of the Vasaios, but the reason haunts Antonio Sanguinetti every day of his life. Antonio is determined to erase this legacy by offering financial and emotional support to his fellow villagers. He introduces them to the choral song from Verdi’s opera, Nabucco, which becomes the rallying cry for the villagers and offers them hope for a better life. When Antonio’s only son, Giuseppe, discovers his family’s past, he becomes determined to take on the Vasaios and remove them from power. Led by the young Giuseppe, a plan is hatched that could result in either complete freedom for the villagers, or if it fails, forever solidifying the Vasaios’ control. Find out what happens in A Song for Bellafortuna, a sweeping epic historical fiction tale of love, drama, sacrifice,
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Sicilian village's captivating tale of liberation.
If you find yourself drawn to stories rich with cultural heritage and the fight for freedom, "A Song for Bellafortuna" will resonate with you. It's infused with the spirit of Sicily and tells a timeless tale where music and determination can lead to change. This book isn't just a read; it's an experience of the human spirit triumphing over oppression.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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