Soon to be a major television event from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland.
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian … the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior.
In an attempt to protect him, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier—a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders.
Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share.
Fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love.
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This will always be among my top Favorite books. It is a true story.
Excellent choice for book club discussion!
This one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It is based on a true story which makes it even better. Also, as a writer, I like the way Sullivan writes some of the scenes in such an abrupt way.
I thought this was a truly wonderful book, enjoyed reading it.
One of the best books I have ever read!
A very well-written novel.
One of my favorite reads this year. Shows the great strength of the human spirit to do the right thing and man’s resilience. And the fact that its real makes it even better. I loved this book!
This was my favorite book this year. It is a historical fiction about the war in Italy and one man’s heroic efforts to save jews.
Astounding. I couldn’t believe what one man could experience in the last few years of the war. I was totally enthralled and captivated by the story. I was also amazed to hear how so many Italians risked their lives to save Jews. Stories about the Resistance always intrigue me. The horrors of war always frighten me. This book is one of the best books I have read about War World II and I learned a lot about Italy during that time.
A great story by a great storyteller
Well written book about an amazing man.
If you liked Nightingale you will love this. Suspenseful thrilling. I highly recommend this book.
I was familiar with WWII in London and France but this book tells the true story of the war in Italy and the bravery of a teenager who faced down the Nazis and saved many lives
An amazing story!
This is a very well written book of historical fiction. The author draws you in and keeps your interest as you follow the lead character.
This book was an incredible work of non-fiction in a fiction form. the fact that the main character in the story is still living makes it even more intense. I loved the writing, the characters and the whole story! The war takes on a whole new meaning in this book which tells the story of a young Italian boy and his impact on the German invasion of an Italian town and of the entire war. I loved this book!!
Gripping story about the little known (to me and most) happenings in northern Italy during World War II. Hard to put down!
A very moving and true story, keep your hankies handy
One of my favorite books ever. Thought provoking. Scientifically surprising. Great characters.
Based on a true story of World War II Italy, this is a most amazing story of the Italians who never bowed down to Mussolini or Hitler.
The hero is a bit of a James Bond character, especially when he was leading escapees across the Alps. Fantastic escape of a very pregnanate lady.
Not you’re usual holocaust story.