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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this edition of Louis de Bernieres' acclaimed novel features a new introduction by the author himself. Hailed as "a true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy" by the Daily Mail, the story unfolds in 1941 on the Greek island of Cephallonia. Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is stationed there as part of the occupying forces. Initially shunned by the locals, Corelli gradually endears himself to them through his civilized demeanor, humor, and exceptional musical talents.
As Pelagia, the daughter of the local doctor, finds her letters to her fiancé unanswered, she and Antonio grow closer, setting the stage for an eternal love triangle. However, the fragile bond between them is tested as the brutal realities of war encroach, blurring the lines between invader and defender. Can their love withstand the bestial savagery that surrounds them? Louis de Bernieres, hailed as "in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh" by the Evening Standard, weaves a poignant tale that rushes into reality with vivid colors, textures, and tastes.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this edition of Louis de Bernieres' acclaimed novel features a new introduction by the author himself. Hailed as "a true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy" by the Daily Mail, the story unfolds in 1941 on the Greek island of Cephallonia. Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is stationed there as part of the occupying forces. Initially shunned by the locals, Corelli gradually endears himself to them through his civilized demeanor, humor, and exceptional musical talents.
As Pelagia, the daughter of the local doctor, finds her letters to her fiancé unanswered, she and Antonio grow closer, setting the stage for an eternal love triangle. However, the fragile bond between them is tested as the brutal realities of war encroach, blurring the lines between invader and defender. Can their love withstand the bestial savagery that surrounds them? Louis de Bernieres, hailed as "in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh" by the Evening Standard, weaves a poignant tale that rushes into reality with vivid colors, textures, and tastes.