Set on the Greek Island of Cephallonia during the Italian occupation in the 1940s, this stunning novel is populated by a memorable cast of characters, including a richly imagined father and his daughter, and their circle of friends. A satire of war, this lyrical work captures the humanity, quirks and loves of village life in Greece. Now a major motion picture (and with an unfortunate movie tie-in cover).  (GRE51, $14.95)