📖 peek insideBeneath a Scarlet Sky
by Mark Sullivan
Based on a true story, this novel follows Pino Lella, an Italian teenager during WWII. After his home is destroyed, he joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps. Later, he is forced to enlist in the German army and becomes the personal driver for General Hans Leyers, one of Hitler's most powerful commanders. This gripping tale of courage and resilience offers a unique perspective on the Italian resistance and the harrowing choices made during the war's darkest days.
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