The secret of Santa Vittoria: A novel
by Robert Crichton
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Author: Robert CrichtonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 1966
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 447
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
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Summary: 5 Stars
If you like a good adventure novel try this book. It is set in Italy during the 2nd World War and the story is told by an awoll american soldier who observes the "simple" villagers completly con the German occupiers out of stealing their wine. The characters are amusing and sad. A great tale.
Summary of The secret of Santa Vittoria: A novel
Remote from the rest of war-torn Italy, the little town of Santa Vittoria has but one thing to boast of: its fabulous wine cellars. For this cause, the citizens, led by their wine-loving mayor Bombolini, scheme and plot to prevent the Germans from locating and looting the town's only treasure.A bestseller and the inspiration for the famous film starring Anthony Quinn, this warm, rich novel has already drawn thousands upon thousands into the exuberant and perilous life of Santa Vittoria, the little Italian town that stands alone against the German army to affirm, for all time and all people, the fundamental dignity of man.
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