Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

by

Louis De Bernières

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The Mine

During the Italian occupation, Lemoni discovers a Turkish mine from World War One that Corelli believes likely contained enough explosive material to blow up at least one warship. He and Carlo—who loves explosives from…

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The Bedcover

Not long after Pelagia and Mandras get engaged, Pelagia begins crocheting a decorative cover for their marriage bed. Because Pelagia's mother died before she could properly teach her daughter various needlecrafts, Pelagia struggles with the…

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