"Inspired by the incredible true stories of two women in wartime Italy, this is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of love, resistance, betrayal, and hope"--Back cover.
Summary
"This novel is a work of fiction, but it is based on the real-life experiences of Italian women during the Second World War. The character of Livia is an amalgam of two university students in Florence who worked for the Resistance. The character of Isabella is based on the life of the film star Maria Denis, who was caught between the Fascist authorities that ran the film industry in Rome and her devotion to Luchino Visconti, a film director and member of the Resistance"--Publisher.
