Daughter of Genoa
In Nazi-occupied Italy, keeping secrets could be deadly…
Genoa, 1944:
Widowed and alone, Anna Pastorino has been surviving on her wits since the Germans invaded. The daughter of a prominent Jewish antifascist, Anna lives a hidden life in her small flat near the harbour … until an RAF bomb destroys her only shelter. When a Jesuit priest approaches her offering help, she has no choice but to accept. She follows her new friend, Father Vittorio, to a safe house above a printers’ shop in a quiet street near via Assarotti.
But the Tipografia Guichard is more than just a refuge. It’s a forgery workshop: a key part of the secret rescue operation headed by Massimo Teglio, the “Scarlet Pimpernel” of Genoa’s persecuted Jewish population. Drawn into a world of clandestine resistance, Anna discovers a new sense of purpose, a circle of friends, and a passion that brings her alive.
Soon, the little flat above the shop holds more secrets than anyone could imagine. As Anna grows closer to both Teglio and Vittorio, she must confront a past trauma of her own: a secret that might endanger her and everyone she loves.
My Review
Do you love historical fiction that is based on true stories. I found that this new book caused me to stay up late and I was so sad to put it down.
The Italian occupation by the Nazi troops brought nothing but fear to Anna. Her Jewish family had left for America early, but she wanted to stay with her new husband. With regular bombings, everyone was fearful. Anna’s new husband was killed and she needed to escape.
A Jesuit priest saved her by escorting her to a safe house with a lovely couple. While she was there she got to know Father Vittoro, who was part of a group who helped Jews escape. They made new identification and fake papers so that they wouldn’t be stopped and arrested.
Anna also worked with Massimo Teglio, who was a real character in Italy. They worked together closely on forgeries and they fell in love. This was a real page-turner and I love these type of rescue stories, because they really happened during the WWII.
With all the tragedy, horror, and sadness of this war it’s very inspiring to read about those who gave their all to save just one more person.
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Author Bio – Kat Devereaux was born near Edinburgh, and lived in the United States, Russia, France, Chile, Germany, and the Czech Republic before finally settling in Italy. She is a writer and translator with a special focus on Italian literature.
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