To Find A Mountain [Kindle Edition]

Dani Amore (Author)

Book Description

Set in Italy during World War Two, TO FIND A MOUNTAIN tells the incredible story of a young woman named Benedetta Carlessimo.

When Benedetta's house is taken over by the German Command and her father is forced to fight for the Germans at the front lines, she is left alone to protect her family and survive the violent, battle scarred German soldiers living in her home.

Ultimately, Benedetta engages in a very real fight for her own survival, with the lives of those closest to her hanging in the balance.

TO FIND A MOUNTAIN is an unforgettable portrait of a war, a family, and a young woman who faces terrifying evil with incomparable bravery.

TO FIND A MOUNTAIN is based on true events.

"Amore is definitely one to watch."
-- Author Craig McDonald

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This engaging story is of courage, love, honor, and the atrocities of war. Thought provoking, as well as deeply emotional, Benedetta's story will remain with you long after you reach the end. Her bravery will amaze you. If you read only one historical fiction this year, make it To Find a Mountain. You'll be glad you did." 
-Bestselling author Carol Davis Luce

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"Original...engaging..."-New York Times bestselling author Thomas Perry on Dani Amore

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Product Details

• File Size: 268 KB
• Print Length: 177 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Slogan Books (May 10, 2013)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0061JQMM4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,271 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #96 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Historical

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-felt. Captivating. A must read. . . November 23, 2011

By Carol Davis Luce

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I strayed from my usual genre of mystery/suspense to read Dani Amore's newest novel, To Find a Mountain, because the product description of this story, based on real life, intrigued me. The story of Benedetta Carlessimo, a young woman--a mere girl, actually--is forced to care for and protect her siblings in a German occupied town in Italy during World War II. This engaging story is of courage, love, honor, and the atrocities of war. Thought provoking, as well as deeply emotional, Benedetta's story will remain with you long after you reach the end. Her bravery will amaze you. If you read only one historical fiction this year, make it To Find a Mountain. You'll be glad you did.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and fascinating story March 13, 2012

By Desert Rat

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I bought this for my Kindle at a ridiculously low price. I have not had good luck with many of Amazon's low-price books, but once I started this, I was intrigued all the way through.

I am a veteran of WWII, and was skeptical that an author of a younger generation could accurately depict what the war was like in Italy. Less than half way through, I was swept up in the story, and it felt as though I was right in the middle of the action.

Excellent character development and a riveting story. I will have to try one of her crime stories next.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars wow, a must read! February 4, 2012

By Janet Brown

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Wow, what a story and its based on true events! It had me in tears a couple of times. Dani does a wonderful job of pulling you in to the story and you don't want to put the book down once you get there. Its based on an old lady's story about WWII when the German's invaded her town in Italy when she was a teen growing up. Dani makes you feel the horror, terror, anger and yes even love when the German's move in and take over. This story will stay in your thoughts for a long time afterwards.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Tale about a small Italian village during WWII February 17, 2012

By Great Historicals

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What a pleasant surprise! The story was endearing, gripping, and very real. The author delved deep into the psyche of the poor Italians who were under the often cruel and rare kindnesses of the Germans who seized their village. It is a story of survival, of love. Beautifully edited and written, this is one book that I have to list as a favourite. The story fits with my own family's experiences in another small Italian village just south of this novel's setting. If you want a story with fascinating characters that doesn't wilt and tells it like it was, I strongly recommend this novel. Loved it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and interesting plot and characters June 25, 2012

By Susan

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I was engaged with this story from beginning to end. A great length novel and perfect for a long weekend or vacation. Interesting twists and yet the story flowed coherently.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring on more like this one! April 13, 2012

By Raymond H. Mullen VINE™ VOICE

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Dani Amore is a mystery writer. I rarely read mysteries but somehow stumbled on to this great work of Historical Fiction from her pen. This is a very good story of how war affects everyone, including civilians.
The time is WWII and the place is a small town in Italy that has come under the control of German forces. The main character, young Benedetta,leads you through her trials and tribulations in a manner that will draw tears, yet with an innocence that will bring a smile to your face. Every page is an exciting new conflict and how she deals with it.
I sincerely hope this gifted author branches out more and gives us her take on history again.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Unrealized potential July 6, 2012

By C. Condon

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WOW. What a great premise. War time Italy, small village occupied by the Germans, young motherless girl coming of age while her dad flees and hides in the mountains with other male villagers. Deprivation, survival concerns for herself and younger siblings. And, finally, contact with the rebels, fear of discovery, and romance. It truly read like a narrative of an elderly grandmother, but not in a good way. Details are scant, the whole thing is pretty PG /PG-13, just like your Nonnie would tell it. There are hints of dark motives, there are passing mentions of savage behavior, but our heroine seems above it all somehow. Ultimately, she takes drastic action, but even in the telling, it seems diminished, IMO.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars To Find a Mountain June 1, 2012

By Pat Clay

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I have read several books by Dani Amore,each was written quite differently from any of the others.
"To Find a Mountain" will give an insight as to the perils of living in a small town on the edge of a battlefield during WW-II while having to house and feed the enemy in their homes. This is well written and believable.

More About the Author

"Original...fast-paced...engaging..."
-New York Times bestselling author Thomas Perry on Dani Amore

WINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT BOOK AWARD FOR CRIME FICTION

My name is Dani Amore, and I'm a crime novelist living in Los Angeles. I currently have nine novels for sale on Amazon. They are KILLING THE RAT (A Thriller) THE RECRUITER (A Thriller), THE CIRCUIT RIDER (A Kindle Serial) BEER MONEY (The First Burr Ashland Mystery) MURDER WITH SARCASTIC INTENT (The 2nd Mary Cooper Mystery) THE KILLING LEAGUE (A Thriller), DEATH BY SARCASM (The First Mary Cooper Mystery), DEAD WOOD (The First John Rockne Mystery), and TO FIND A MOUNTAIN.

I love to hear from my readers and I answer all emails. Stop by my site, www.daniamore.com or email me at dani (at) daniamore (dot) com.

Thank you for your support, I hope you enjoy my books.

Dani

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