Nora D'Ecclesis
Award Winning Multigenerational Literary Novella - The Contessa's Triumph - is now promoted by
A Journey Through Generations.
The Contessa's Legacy is the prequel historical novel and the winner of several book awards including winning 2024 International Impact Award for best Historical Fiction, Firebird Book Award and it recently won the Eric Hoffer Book Award as Finalist for a novella. The book tells the story of a family living in Pompeii, Naples in AD 79. It follows the lives of the fictional Salacia family members as the ancestors eventually immigrate to America, including their relationships with each other, and their struggles to survive in a society that was not known for treating its citizens with compassion.
The book explores themes of family, love, social justice, generational legacy and the impact of historical events on individuals and communities.
