pThis is the first wholly new collection of Don Camillo stories to be translated into English for over forty years - novel enchantments for those who already know the hot-headed village priest and his adversary Peppone, the communist mayor, and a very special entr for those who don't.p pSet against the background of the rise and fall of fascism Mussolini, Hitler and post-war communism Stalin, Khrushchev and Mao's China, the author looks down with hawk's-eye vision into the lives of the ordinary people of La Bassa, and delivers his message with great humour and insight - to cut through prejudice and political correctness and follow one's inner voice rather than any political dogma.p p'So concerned with the trivialities of everyday life ... and so shrewd.' iLondon Evening Newsip pABOUT THE AUTHORp pGiovannino Guareschi, known as Giovanni to his millions of English language readers, was born at Fontanelle in the Valley of the Po on the 1st of May, 1908. His father wanted him to become a