A Song for Bellafortuna: An Inspirational Italian Historical Fiction Novel (Bellafortuna Series)

One village. One family. One song that could set them free. A sweeping Sicilian saga of love, sacrifice, and redemption–where music and memory pulse through the soul of a village. Winner of the B.R.A.G. Medallion Award in Historical Fiction Finalist – William Faulkner-William Wisdom Writing Competition Over 2,000 Amazon Reviews Perched atop sun-drenched hills and nestled among olive groves and vineyards, Bellafortuna is a village steeped in tradition. Here, the harmony of land and labor nourishes both body and soul–until the powerful Vasaio family casts a long shadow, unraveling the fragile balance of generations. Only the Sanguinettis resist. At their head is Antonio Sanguinetti, a man carrying the weight of secrets as heavy as the Sicilian sky. When his son Giuseppe discovers a hidden past, he sparks a daring movement that could unite the village–and set it free through the power of song. As music, courage, and destiny intertwine, A Song for Bellafortuna becomes a timeless story of standing tall in the face of tyranny and finding redemption in the most unexpected place. Perfect for fans of Italian Historical Fiction, European Sagas, Christian Historical Fiction, Opera-inspired stories, and Women’s Historical Fiction. “Vincent B. LoCoco crafts a heartwarming tapestry of historical fiction… a beautiful echo of times gone by.” — Readers’ Favorite “An inspiring tale of an Italian village threatened by commerce and saved by opera.” — John Biguenet, author of The Torturer’s Apprentice and Oyster “A joy to read… told with a magical, lyrical touch.” — Cavaliere Ufficiale Aldo Mancusi, President, Enrico Caruso Museum of America With lyrical prose, unforgettable characters, and an emotional crescendo that echoes long after the final page, A Song for Bellafortuna will stir your heart and leave you humming its tune. Fans of Adriana Trigiani’s The Shoemaker’s Wife, Mark Sullivan’s Beneath a Scarlet Sky, or Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto will be captivated by this moving story of one family’s courage, one village’s soul, and the song that could change everything. Book 1 of the Bellafortuna Series