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An Italian officer and a Greek doctor’s daughter during the occupation

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

by Louis de Bernières

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1994Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

On the Greek island of Cephallonia, during the Second World War, an Italian captain falls in love with a local woman. De Bernières’s 1994 novel is a bestselling blend of comedy and tragedy.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: War · Love · Greece

Screen adaptation

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001)

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About the author

Louis de Bernières1 book on Tori Books

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