One village. One family. One song that could set them free.
A sweeping Sicilian saga of love, sacrifice, and redemption—where music and memory pulse through the soul of a village.
Winner of the B.R.A.G. Medallion Award in Historical Fiction
Finalist – William Faulkner–William Wisdom Writing Competition
Over 2,000 Amazon Reviews ★★★★★
Perched atop sun-drenched hills and nestled among olive groves and vineyards, Bellafortuna is a village steeped in tradition. Here, the harmony of land and labor nourishes both body and soul—until the powerful Vasaio family casts a long shadow, unraveling the fragile balance of generations.
Only the Sanguinettis resist. At their head is Antonio Sanguinetti, a man carrying the weight of secrets as heavy as the Sicilian sky. When his son Giuseppe discovers a hidden past, he sparks a daring movement that could unite the village—and set it free through the power of song.
As music, courage, and destiny intertwine, A Song for Bellafortuna becomes a timeless story of standing tall in the face of tyranny and finding redemption in the most unexpected place.
Perfect for fans of Italian Historical Fiction, European Sagas, Christian Historical Fiction, Opera-inspired stories, and Women’s Historical Fiction.
“Vincent B. LoCoco crafts a heartwarming tapestry of historical fiction… a beautiful echo of times gone by.”
— Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★
“An inspiring tale of an Italian village threatened by commerce and saved by opera.”
— John Biguenet, author of The Torturer's Apprentice and Oyster
“A joy to read… told with a magical, lyrical touch.”
— Cavaliere Ufficiale Aldo Mancusi, President, Enrico Caruso Museum of America
With lyrical prose, unforgettable characters, and an emotional crescendo that echoes long after the final page, A Song for Bellafortuna will stir your heart and leave you humming its tune.
Fans of Adriana Trigiani’s The Shoemaker’s Wife, Mark Sullivan’s Beneath a Scarlet Sky, or Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto will be captivated by this moving story of one family’s courage, one village’s soul, and the song that could change everything.
Book 1 of the Bellafortuna Series
Award winning and bestselling author, Vincent B. "Chip" LoCoco, lives in New Orleans. His first novel, Tempesta's Dream - A Story of Love, Friendship and Opera, became an Amazon bestselling novel and was awarded the 2014 Pinnacle Achievement Award in Historical Fiction. Amazon also has named his book as a Top Rated Novel in Italian Historical Fiction. His most recent novel, A Song for Bellafortuna, was shortlisted in the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Competition. He is an estate planning attorney in New Orleans, where he lives with his wife and two children. Visit him at www.vincentlococo.com.