I can't quite remember where I got this book from, probably from one of Zurich's second-hand shops.

"It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician.

When the local doctor's daughter's letters to her fiancé - a member of the underground - go unanswered, the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as a war of bestial savagery gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender?"

UPDATE: This book was SO GOOD! I laughed and cried a lot whilst reading it because these stories were absolutely humane and relatable. The narration is story-like, and reminds me of the stories about war that my grandmother used to tell me - it was difficult to tell what was a myth and what was the truth.

The book is travelling to the winner of the First Historical Sweeps. I hope the new owner loves this book as much as I did!


If you aren't familiar with Bookcrossing, take a few minutes to check out this very cool site. Bookcrossers LOVE books, and more than anything, they love to read books and then set them free for other people to find and enjoy. I would love it if you would leave a journal entry -- you can say where you found the book or how you liked it when you read it.

This book arrived yesterday, but I forgot to JE it. Happy New Year, and thank you for the book and bookplates! I’ve never heard of it, but given your enthusiastic review, I am eager to give it a go.

Added to the Little Free Library.

I was looking forward to reading this, but need to get books out urgently. Hopefully the next reader will have a better place for it!