{"product_id":"9780595604104","title":"THE CIELO: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany","description":"\"Salsini spins a tale of both cruelty and courage and affirms, yet again, the ability of humans to endure.\"\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \"Salsini's beautiful novel of Italy during World War II, peopled with a wide range of characters, deepens our knowledge of both Tuscan hill towns and the terrible effects of war on civilians.\"\u003cb\u003e-Martha Bergland, author of \u003ci\u003eA Farm Under a Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \"\u003ci\u003eThe Cielo\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable read. You won't be able to put it down, through tears and smiles, until you reach the very end.\"\u003cb\u003e-Bookreview.com\u003c\/b\u003e  Ordered by the Germans to evacuate, a group of Italian villagers flees to a farmhouse in the beautiful hills of Tuscany. As the war rages around them, the refugees confront betrayal by one villager, fearlessly house an escaped prisoner, and survive a raid by the Nazis. A young girl finds love, two boys become heroes, and secrets are revealed before an unthinkable event changes their lives forever.  Inspired by experiences of Salsini's relatives, \u003ci\u003eThe Cielo: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping story of courage, endurance, and the power of the human spirit.","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075084927216,"sku":"9780595604104","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780595604104_p0.jpg?v=1763723204","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595604104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}