Jos. C. Donato

Saber's Honor: a Novel Jos. C. Donato

In both stature and honor, red-haired, blue eyed Antonio Lochetto stands head and shoulders above many of his fellow Calabrians. Young Antonio, a humble stone mason drafted into the Bourbon cavalry, witnesses the atrocities of the occupying force and then the sufferings of his people at the mercy of their own restricted government. He takes justice into his hands and forges a path as an outlaw in Italy's rugged interior, unaware that his choice will lead him to the height of adventure to the depths of despair. Saber's Honor, based upon a real-life unsung hero, takes the reader through Italy's lush countryside, life's hardships, and ultimate fulfillment that only comes through the unbreakable bonds of the human heart. "The well-written novel offers an introspective and positive contribution to Italian culture. It examines this crucial period and shows how one man?s spirit and determination could ignite others and change the course of history." -The Italian Tribune