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In Love and War
By Alex Preston
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Description
Desperate to prove himself to his politician father, Esmond Lowndes is sent to Italy to forge ties between the British Union of Fascists and Mussolini's government. He is also escaping the disgrace of a scandalous love affair. In Florence, he discovers art and passion amongst eccentric expatriates and glamorous locals.
But with the coming of war, he leaves his past behind and joins the Florentine resistance. He falls in love with a fellow freedom fighter and together they take on the malevolent Mario Carit?, head of the Fascist secret police. Esmond is at the centre of assassination plots, shoot-outs and car chases, culminating in a final mission of extraordinary daring.
A novel of art and letters, of bawdy raconteurs and dashing spies, In Love and War takes you deep into the hidden heart of history. It is a tale both epic and intimate, harrowing and life-affirming.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2015-07-02
Publication Date:
2015-07-02
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0571279465
ISBN13:
9780571279463
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
304 g
Height:
131 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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