Saving the Music (Bellafortuna Series)

They hid the hunted–with faith, courage, and music. Saving the Music: A Gripping World War II Historical Fiction Novel of Resistance, Survival, and the Transformative Power of Music Italy, Winter 1942. As the shadow of Nazi terror stretches across Europe, a small band of Jewish musicians flees persecution–and finds unexpected refuge in Bellafortuna, a remote Sicilian village where music still echoes through the olive groves and faith runs deep. Inspired by true stories of World War II resistance and survival in Nazi-occupied Italy, this historical novel brings to life the quiet defiance of ordinary people who risk everything for compassion–and for the redemptive power of art. With secret aid from the Vatican and the courage of villagers determined to protect the innocent, the musicians find sanctuary. But when German troops arrive in Sicily, the war reaches Bellafortuna’s doorstep–and the villagers must make an unthinkable choice: comply and survive, or stand against evil and risk it all. Optioned for Film Winner – American Fiction Award Over 1,100 Amazon Reviews – 4.7 Stars Amazon UK Top-Rated Bestseller in Italian Historical Fiction Blending lyrical prose with rich historical atmosphere, Saving the Music is a powerful, emotionally resonant story of hope, resistance, and the enduring legacy of music in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for readers who love: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan Also ideal for fans of: Holocaust survival fiction Italian World War II historical novels Wartime resistance and music fiction Fiction based on true events Uplifting historical fiction with strong female and male leads “A historically bold and dramatically lively war tale.” — Kirkus Reviews If you believe music can be more than memory–if you believe it can be salvation–begin the journey today.