Author: rolandmerullo

Italy, 1943: When Luca joins the fight against the Germans, he’s determined to protect his country — and his Jewish lover, Sarah, who is in hiding. Meanwhile, their mothers remain in their village, vulnerable to enemy attack… A gripping tale of courage and resilience during World War II.

“Insightful, amusing, loving” (The Seattle Times): When Otto is tricked into a road trip with his sister and her guru, he takes the scenic route to America’s heartland — and begins to see life in a new light. “Merullo writes with grace and intelligence” (The Boston Globe).