Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de bernieres

In 1941, Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer is posted to the Greek Island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. His aim is to have a peaceful war and he soon becomes popular with the islanders especially the doctor's daughter, Pelagia. But she has a fianc? who is away fighting the war ...A stunning novel of joy and sorrow - not to be missed.