Lewis, Norman
Naples '44: An Intelligence Officer in the Italian Labyrinth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780907871729
- author:
- Lewis, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 14.1 x 1.4 x 21.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Naples '44: An Intelligence Officer in the Italian Labyrinth In the midst of war, a city teeters on the brink of chaos. Starvation and desperation have taken hold, while the black market thrives. Amidst this turmoil, a British intelligence officer finds himself in a desperate bid to survive. Yet, it is the people of Naples who prove to be the greatest challenge and the most captivating aspect of this experience. The Italians, with their unique blend of resilience and joie de vivre, prove to be a source of fascination for the author. From the lawyer who brings dignity to even the most mundane funeral, to the gynaecologist with a remarkable talent for restoration, the author is struck by the resourcefulness and humanity of the people he encounters. This is a story of survival, of human connection, and of the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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