The story is set on the Greek island of during the 1940s. It explores the island's occupation by Italian and later German forces, as well as the devastating 1953 Ionian earthquake that forever changed the lives of its inhabitants. Plot Summary
"" (1994), written by Louis de Bernières, is a multi-award-winning novel that blends historical epic, tragicomedy, and romance. Originally published in the UK, it gained widespread acclaim for its lyrical prose and its portrayal of humanity against the backdrop of World War II. Setting & Historical Context
