The Cielo by Paul Salsini
Salsini spins a tale of both cruelty and courage and affirms, yet again, the ability of humans to endure.-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Salsini's beautiful novel of Italy during World War I, peopled with a wide range of characters, deepens our knowledge of both Tuscan hill towns and the terrible effects of war on civilians.-Martha Bergland, author of A Farm Under a Lake The Cielo is an unforgettable read. You won't be able to put it down, through tears and smiles, until you reach the very end.-Bookreview.com Ordered by the Germans to evacuate, a group of Italian villagers flees to a farmhouse in the beautiful hills of Tuscany. As the war rages around them, the refugees confront betrayal by one villager, fearlessly house an escaped prisoner, and survive a raid by the Nazis. A young girl finds love, two boys become heroes, and secrets are revealed before an unthinkable event changes their lives forever. Inspired by experiences of Salsini's relatives, The Cielo: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany is a gripping story of courage, endurance, and the power of the human spirit.| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781605280097 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605280097 |
| Titel | The Cielo |
| Autor | Paul Salsini |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | iUniverse |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2008-03-17 |
| Seitenanzahl | 324 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
| Hinweis | Nicht verfügbar |