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A Song for Bellafortuna: An Inspirational Italian Historical Fiction Novel (Bellafortuna Series)

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About A Song For Bellafortuna: An Inspirational Italian

Product Description A GRIPPING SICILIAN SAGA. A SWEEPING EPIC TALE OF LOVE, DRAMA, SACRIFICE, AND REDEMPTION, SET AMONG THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE OF SICILY.*WINNER OF THE B.R.A.G. MEDALLION AWARD IN HISTORICAL FICTIONThe beautiful, yet secluded, hilltop village of Bellafortuna, Sicily, is a great producer of wine and olive oil. The entire village prospers. However, after the arrival of the Vasaio family, production dwindles and the villagers soon find themselves in crushing debt to the Vasaios. Only the Sanguinetti family remains outside the control of the Vasaios, but the reason haunts Antonio Sanguinetti every day of his life, and he offers financial and emotional support to his fellow villagers. 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 solidify the Vasaios' control.Find out what happens in A Song for Bellafortuna.* SHORT LIST FINALIST IN THE WILLIAM FAULKNER-WILLIAM WISDOM WRITING COMPETITION* NAMED AS A HOT NEW RELEASE BY AMAZON* AMAZON BESTSELLING HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL* LISTED AS A TOP RATED NOVEL BY AMAZONThe novel has been called lyrical, intelligent, majestic, magical, powerful and compelling. Here are some reviews."Vincent B. LoCoco writes a heartwarming piece of historical fiction . . . He captured the essence of the Sicilian culture, especially regarding the value of ancestry and music . . . A Song For Bellafortuna is a beautiful tale of antiquity."- Readers Favorite 5 Star Review"The book was a joy to read. It is a wonderful story, told in a magical way."-Cavaliere Ufficiale Aldo Mancusi, President of the Enrico Caruso Museum of America in New York"An inspiring story of an Italian village threatened by commerce and saved by opera."-John Biguenet, author of The Torturer's Apprentice and Oyster                                                                Categories: Italy Fiction, Italian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, European Historical Fiction, Biographical Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance, Women's Historical Fiction, Opera Music Review "Vincent B. LoCoco writes a heartwarming piece of historical fiction . . . He captured the essence of the Sicilian culture, especially regarding the value of ancestry and music . . . A Song For Bellafortuna is a beautiful tale of antiquity."  - Readers Favorite 5 Star Review "We are overtaken by these characters and their village 'glistening in its golden glow from the setting sun.' Within these well-crafted pages we find beautiful descriptions of the Sicily and its people LoCoco clearly loves, and the seeds of hope available to all."  -John Keahey: Author of Seeking Sicily and Hidden Tuscany      "Biographical Historical Fiction at it's best. The story revolves around the stunning Sicilian village of  Bellafortuna. LoCoco does such a masterful job of developing the long history of this village, you feel so connected to the place at the end of the novel. This is an inspirational, important work. LoCoco's love of opera and storytelling shine through this Italian historical romance." - Alberto di Foscantini "The book was a joy to read. It is a wonderful story, told in a magical way."  -Cavaliere Ufficiale Aldo Mancusi, President of the Enrico Caruso Museum of America in New York "Vincent B. "Chip" LoCoco's transports readers to small town Italy in his stunning new book A Song for Bellafortuna. The book is one part tribute to the beauty of Sicilian rural lands and one part suspenseful drama. . . an outstanding achievement by an Italian American with a passion for Sicily. The intriguing plot not only entertains readers but serves as a conduit to better understand rural life in Sicily." -Primo Magazine From the Inside Flap A Song for Bellafortuna is an in