The Sound of the Hours
(Author) Karen Campbell'Moving, complex, romantic, and beautifully written, Karen Campbell's saga ... is a triumph' Allan Massie, Scotsman Divided by loyalties, brought together by war September, 1943. Tuscany, Italy. In the hilltop town of Barga, everyone holds their breath. Even the bells fall silent. Everything Vittoria Guidi knows and loves is at risk. German troops occupy the mountains around her home, as America's Buffalo Soldiers prepare to invade. As Vittoria's country is torn in two, so is her conscience. Should she side with her Scots-Italian father or her Fascist mother? Should she do what she is told - or what she believes in? Frank Chapel, a young, black American soldier fighting with the Buffalo soldiers for a country that refuses him the vote, is unlike anyone Vittoria has ever met. In the chaos, they find each other - but can their growing love overcome prejudice and war?
Karen Campbell
Karen Campbell is a Scottish author best known for her debut novel, "The Twilight Time," a gripping tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of World War II. Her writing is characterized by lyrical prose and vivid storytelling, earning her acclaim for her ability to transport readers to another time and place. Campbell's contributions to literature include shedding light on the human experience during times of conflict and exploring themes of resilience and redemption.