Corelli's Mandolin (1994) by Louis de Bernières is a romantic historical novel set during World War II on the Greek island of Cephalonia. It follows the love story between Pelagia, a Greek doctor, and Captain Antonio Corelli, an Italian soldier stationed on the island. Pelagia is engaged to Mandras, a local fisherman, but her feelings for him are unreciprocated. As the war unfolds, she becomes more involved with Corelli, who is also a musician. Despite the complexities of their situation, including Mandras's involvement in the resistance, Pelagia and Corelli fall deeply in love. The novel explores themes of love, war, and the human spirit, with Pelagia and Corelli facing the struggles of distance, separation, and uncertainty. The story is ultimately about the enduring nature of love and the impact of war on personal relationships.
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