Rosati, Louis A.

The Boy in Abruzzo: A Novel of WW II Italy

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ISBN 13:
9780984962136
author:
Rosati, Louis A.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Arizati Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
276
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.75

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A young boy's life is forever changed by the brutal realities of war in this heart-wrenching novel set in WW II Italy. During a time of severe food rationing, Francesco embarks on a perilous journey to reunite two fugitive British soldiers with the advancing British Eighth Army. Disguised as shepherds, he risks discovery in treacherous encounters with German soldiers, driven by a desire to help those in need. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of war-torn Abruzzo, Francesco faces an unexpected personal tragedy, yet finds solace in the renewal of a friendship and his own resilience of spirit. Through the eyes of this young protagonist, the brutality of war and the plight of residents and refugees are laid bare, offering a powerful and poignant portrayal of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.

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