Field of Women
by
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About the Book
The sensuous and startling novel of an impoverished Italian village famed for its beautiful women – to proud to accept aid, especially from the American engineer who tries to help by restoring its water system, the people resist him with a primitive and passionate reliance to an ancient pride, an ancient way of life.
About the Author
Alan Caillou is an author with a thirst for adventure. During World War II he served with the British Intelligence Corps behind enemy lines in North Africa, was captured by the Italians, and escaped just before his scheduled execution. He then joined the guerillas to fight in Yugoslavia and Italy. After the War, he returned to Africa to become a safari guide. Mr. Caillou now makes his home in Arizona.