This novel is set in a small, impoverished village in Italy during the Fascist regime. It tells the story of the villagers, known as "Fontamaresi," who are struggling to survive under the oppressive government policies and the exploitation by the local elite. The narrative focuses on their attempts to resist and fight back against the injustices they face, despite the overwhelming odds. Through the eyes of its characters, the book explores themes of poverty, oppression, resistance, and the human spirit's resilience. It is a poignant critique of Fascism and a testament to the strength of community and solidarity in the face of tyranny.

"Bread and Wine" is a novel set in 1930s Italy during the oppressive regime of Mussolini. It follows the story of Pietro Spina, a revolutionary socialist who, due to his political activities, is forced to live in hiding. Disguised as an elderly priest named Don Paolo Spada, Pietro returns to his native Abruzzo to continue his political work underground. Throughout the narrative, he engages with various villagers, grappling with the moral and ethical dilemmas of his fight against fascism while trying to inspire and organize resistance among the skeptical and fearful peasants. The novel explores themes of social justice, the struggle for freedom, and the personal cost of political commitment.

A lyrical historical novel that imagines the Roman poet Ovid’s exile on the Black Sea coast, where isolation and cultural dislocation force him into intense reflection on memory, art, and the nature of the divine. Through encounters with local peoples, pagan rites and his own fading fame, the narrative meditates on creativity as both refuge and rebellion, showing how exile reshapes identity and gives birth to new spiritual insights. The prose blends elegiac poetry, myth and philosophical rumination to explore the costs and unexpected revelations of being cast out.

The book chronicles the extraordinary journey of a small-town Italian soccer team from Castel di Sangro as they ascend to the second-highest division in Italian football, Serie B. Through the eyes of an American journalist, the narrative delves into the cultural and social dynamics of the town, the passion and challenges faced by the team, and the often chaotic world of lower-league Italian soccer. It captures the spirit of the players, the fervor of the fans, and the complexities of navigating a world where dreams and reality frequently collide.