: His eyes, a brilliant azure color with long eyelashes like awnings, narrowed against the sunlight. Sandro lived on the east side of the river in the Jewish quarter, called the Ghetto, and throughout their childhood, Elisabetta, Sandro, and Marco had traveled back and forth on an axis from Trastevere to Tiber Island and the Ghetto, riding bikes, playing football, and generally acting as if Rome were their private playground. Its alive with characters I cared about deeply - including the remarkable city of Rome, itself - and their courage in the face of Fascism." : Will Marco be freed? Sandro and Massimo are eventually rounded up by the Nazis, and Marco and Elisabetta go to increasingly dangerous lengths to try to rescue them. This story is amazing and so well written. . "But it does." He was the most popular boy in their class, and everything about him seemed more vivid than everyone else. Scottoline pulls readers into the lives of the characters and their families as war decimates their beloved city. This moving novel will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of readers. endstream endobj 224 0 obj <. May 1937 finds Alessandro Simone and Marco Terrizzi competing for the favors of Elisabetta DOrfeo, an aspiring journalist and cat lover who waits tables at Casa Servano, the well-regarded Trastevere restaurant owned by Giuseppina Servano, widely known as Nonna. "And you'll be a famous journalist.". Sandro reached her, smiling and taking off his fez. By clicking SIGN UP,I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random Houses, certain categories of personal information, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information. . NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER#1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline offers a sweeping and shattering epic of historical fiction fueled by shocking true events, the tale of a love triangle that unfolds in the heart of Romein the creeping shadow of fascism.What war destroys, only love can heal.Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro grow up as the best of friends despite their differences. Pink oleander bushes, umbrella pines, and palm trees lined the riverbank, and the natural oasis was shielded from the hustle-bustle of the city by gray stone walls. "How can you read in the sunlight?" Eternal by Lisa Scottoline Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction Paperback: 496 pages Publisher: G.P. Highly recommend! *Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Eternal is a triangular story of first love, told against the backdrop of WWII in Rome, that is both terrifying and magical; three young people at one of the worst times in history are filled with love, hate, fear, rage, and at the end, survival and hope. For you? She had just decided that Marco would be her first kiss. He was the most popular boy in their class, and everything about him seemed more vivid than everyone else. Elisabetta wondered what it would be like to kiss him. The Nazis invade Rome, and with their occupation come new atrocities against the citys Jews, culminating in a final, horrific betrayal. If a good roller-coaster is what you want, step up and have your ticket punched.. Elisabetta glanced around, wondering if the others had seen. This moving novel will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of readers. Faith. Lisa shares details of her research for the book, including a trip to Italy where she created the videos that she has shared with readers on her website. Angela rose, brushing grass from her skirt. "Yes, it will be an independent study." , ISBN-13 "Let me see." As they get older Marco and Sandro realize they are in love with Elisabetta as the war breaks out in Italy.Elisabetta starts to date both young men until Sandro and his father are taken away because he is Jewish. : The sun had dipped behind the trees, shooting burnished rays through the city, which had come to boisterous life as the workday ended. Episode 4: Introducing Sandro. You are with them in the worst of times as they navigate their lost dreams. Putnam's Sons; 1st edition (March 23, 2021). Scottoline captures the tragic beauty of wartime Rome through the eyes of unforgettable characters with whom readers will hope and mourn and cheer. Ill start Loyalty tomorrow. "Here." Have one." Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Centuries ago, the stone bridge had connected the riverbanks, but time had reduced it to only a single arch rising from the water, leading nowhere. The breading was light, the tomato sauce perfectly salty, and the mozzarella hot enough to melt on her tongue. Unfolding over decades, ETERNAL is a tale of loyalty and loss, family and food, love and war --- all set in one of the world's most beautiful cities at its darkest moment. Scottolines Italian heritage combined with all her diligent research will keep this story in readers hearts." Written with her trademark fast-paced, captivating style, she tells the story of a love triangle between lifelong best friends caught in the throes of Mussolinis dangerous rise to power in Rome. "Ecco." At the university?". In it, Elisabetta decides it is time to let go of her long-held secret. Sandro Simone, a brilliant student, lives in Romes Jewish quarter with his obstetrician mother and lawyer father, Massimo. Elisabetta made up her mind. Those who spoke against the government could be arrested and sent into confino, exile, far from their homes. I hadn't read about the facist part of The war much and this was filled with ideas that I kept thinking about when I was away from the book. Sandro loved living in the Ghetto, which was the oldest living Jewish community in Western Civilization. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. How did this come about, anyway? Download Book Here ==> Eternal. Sandro beamed with pride. Sandro and Massimo are eventually rounded up by the Nazis, and Marco and Elisabetta go to increasingly dangerous lengths to try to rescue them. "Ciao, Elisabetta!" "Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls and Sunflower SistersPowerful and absorbingat the heart of the novel is an enduring message, that whats perhaps most heroic in any life is to love fiercely and completely, in spite of loss and betrayal, and even beyond death.Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go DarkWith characters who change and grow and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, Eternal is a blockbuster with cinematic intensity.Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train and The Exiles"Make a plate of fettuccine, pour a glass of red wine, and settle in with this captivating tale. Centuries ago, the stone bridge had connected the riverbanks, but time had reduced it to only a single arch rising from the water, leading nowhere. He sped to the foot of the bridge, passed the bar, and steered around to its side entrance on Piazza San Bartolomeo all'Isola. To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. "Grazie." She was too blunt to flirt. Elisabetta couldn't take her eyes from him, and neither could the others. Elisabetta glanced around, wondering if the others had seen. "This will keep the sun from your eyes.". He decides to frame himself for murder, and, A best-selling novelist andEdgar Award winner, Lisa Scottoline brings hermastery of the thriller genre as well as her wit and heartto this collection ofthe. Scottoline's Italian heritage combined with all her diligent research will keep this story in readers' hearts.Beth Gibbs, Davidson, NC. Sandro slid the newspaper page from her hand and stood up. I brought some for him, too. When you start the book you cannot wait to get to the ending. Marco rode over, sliding to a stop on the grass. This moving novel will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of readers. Elisabetta thought of the female advice column. Nor does, When attorney Jack Newlin discovers his wife dead in their home, he's convinced he knows who killed herand is equally determined to hide the truth. If a good roller-coaster is what you want, step up and have your ticket punched.People, A female judge finds her life and her career on the line when. ISBN: 978-0525539766 . Benito Mussolini and the Fascists had been in power for fifteen years, and censorship had become the order of the day. 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Told through the eyes of three childhood friends -- Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro -- the book makes the story of heartbreak, betrayal, and loss a personal one. "Oh, Sandro." You are with them in the worst of times as they navigate their lost dreams. Must be finished in one captivating gulp. ", "Too bad." Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1976; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1981, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, The Fallen Angel (Gabriel Allon Series #12), House of Spies (Gabriel Allon Series #17), The English Girl (Gabriel Allon Series #13), Lady Killer (Rosato & Associates Series #10), Moment of Truth: A Rosato & Associates Novel, My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman, Courting Trouble (Rosato & Associates Series #7). Eternal is a triangular story of first love, told against the backdrop of WWII in Rome, that is both terrifying and magical; three young people at one of the worst times in history are filled with love, hate, fear, rage, and at the end, survival and hope. This magnificent epic is the story of three childhood friends who come of age during World War II Italy. Elisabetta used to love reading the newspaper, but her favorite columnists were gone, and she suspected they had been fired. Fans of WWII fiction will be drawn to this immersive, emotional novel. "Ciao, Sandro." Meticulously researched, this riveting World War II-era novel explores what happens when beautiful Elisabetta must choose between lifelong best friends Sandro and Marco. Start earning points for buying books! ", "Davvero?" Elisabetta DOrfeo works at a restaurant to support her alcoholic father. degree in English, and cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she taught Justice & Fiction. The description of Rome and its rich historical background was eye opening. . His transition from confident, capable attorney to bewildered and lost soul was all the more powerful because we saw the transition, much as we saw the changes in all the characters. It unspools at a heart-stopping pace, yet each page resonates with emotions: fear, hope, sorrow, yearning, love, empathy, sympathy, and, ultimately, joy. "I stopped to get us a snack. She had never kissed a boy, though she was already fifteen years old, and at night she practiced kissing on her pillow. Across from the hospital was Bar GiroSport, which Marco's family owned and lived above. Want to know what people are actually reading right now? 2021-03-17Quite a change from Scottolines bestselling contemporary thrillers: an ambitious, deeply researched historical account of three Roman families caught in the meltdown of Fascist Italy. He developed tensor calculus, which Einstein used in his theory of relativity. Eternal by lisa scottoline - I recommend it. "BooklistScottolines admirable foray into historical fictionexpertly brings historical events to life. "Who asks such questions? The Nazis invade Rome, and with their occupation come new atrocities against the city's Jews, culminating in a final, horrific betrayal. Elisabetta is a beautiful and sweet aspiring writer who has won the hearts of her two best friends: showy, confident Marco and brilliant Jewish mathematician Sandro. You will cry tears of sadness and joy. As a Holocaust educator and a Child Refugee Survivor of the Holocaust, I strongly recommend everyone read this book."Dr. Written with her trademark fast-paced, captivating style, she tells the story of a love triangle between lifelong best friends caught in the throes of Mussolinis dangerous rise to power in Rome. Lisa Scottoline is a magnificent storyteller. His nose was long and aquiline, and his lips finely etched into his face. "Allow me." You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime. He knew that he was a true Roman, his family had been a part of Rome for generations. ISBN-10 : 59362425. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. It unspools at a heart-stopping pace, yet each page resonates with emotions: fear, hope, sorrow, yearning, love, empathy, sympathy, and, ultimately, joy. Let's go for a ride.". . Swallows skimmed the surface for a drink, cicadas rasped, and dragonflies droned. Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of plot.People Magazine, Intelligence is the factor that has distinguished Silvas espionage. Eternal is an important book about the Holocaust and fascist Italy, and tells a story that needs to be told. He flashed on seeing Sandro by the river today, standing oddly close to her, as if they had been having a great discussion or even sharing a secret. I was pulled in from the first page by the lives of Scottolines characters as they tried to make their way through events beyond their control in this richly detailed story that makes you feel like youre right alongside them." Lisa's books are book-club favorites, and she and her daughter Francesca Serritella have hosted an annual Big Book Club Party for over a thousand readers at her Pennsylvania farm, for the past twelve years. Sandro walked with his characteristically lanky stride, and his light brown curls blew back from his long, lean face. The book lives up to its title. Lisa Scottoline Eternal Paperback - January 1, 1900 by Lisa Scottoline (Author) 10,830 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $13.08 152 Used from $1.56 42 New from $10.00 12 Collectible from $6.00 Paperback Courage. She guessed it would be exciting, even delicious, like biting into a ripe tomato and letting its juices run down her chin. "Use my proper name!" Please try again. Elisabetta hid her smile behind the newspaper. Product Details About the Author Read an Excerpt Product Details About the Author Marco raced toward the river, and she was about to call to him, but stopped herself. Eternal by Lisa Scottoline Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Buy. I love learning history through a novel. Elisabetta succumbs to Marcos charms, but their relationship is derailed after Marco falsely takes credit for a notebook left for her by Sandro to encourage her writing. The footbridge was the oldest in Rome, walled on both sides-and since it connected to Tiber Island, it was essentially the street on which he lived. Kindle Audible From Paul Lane This novel is a five star book of course, but I found it so much more. "Grazie." Scottoline's passions, for Italy and the story, shine in her clear, descriptive sentences, which place you right there, watching history unfold. While the dialogue is a bit wooden at times, Scottoline expertly brings historical events to life. A former President of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and has been published in thirty-five countries. Meticulously researched, this riveting World War II-era novel explores what happens when beautiful Elisabetta must choose between lifelong best friends Sandro and Marco. Since Sandros father, Massimo Simone, is a Jewish tax lawyer who strongly supports Mussolini and Marcos father, Giuseppe Terrizzi, is a former cyclist who proudly styles himself a Fascist of the First Hour, theres plenty of potential for ethnic, religious, and political conflicts both between and within the leading characters, and despite the widespread conviction that Mussolinis pre-Hitler brand of fascism will never turn against the Jews, the coming of the war flushes all these conflicts out. Author : Lisa Scottoline Pages : 496 pages. Why now? Eternal is a must read. Scottolines Italian heritage combined with all her diligent research will keep this story in readers hearts." Eternal. Why didn't you tell us?" That he was terribly handsome there could be no doubt. Please try again. "Elisabetta!" I was accepted to an internship with Professor Levi-Civita at La Sapienza. Friendship. Meticulously researched, this riveting World War II-era novel explores what happens when beautiful Elisabetta must choose between lifelong best friends Sandro and Marco. Eternal is a triangular story of first love, told against the backdrop of WWII in Rome, that is both terrifying and magical; three young people at one of the worst times in history are filled with love, hate, fear, rage, and at the end, survival and hope. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Across from the hospital was Bar GiroSport, which Marco's family owned and lived above. He scooted upstairs, dropped his backpack, and entered a kitchen so small that one pot of boiling water could fill it with steam. Agent: Robert Gottlieb, Trident Media Group. Eternal is brilliantly written . "And this professor is the one you always talk about, right? It's propaganda, not news, and anyway, not all women are the same. Sandro held out a hat of folded newspaper, then popped it on her head. He jumped off his bicycle, slid it into the rack, then flew inside the crowded bar. Marco rode over, sliding to a stop on the grass. Elisabetta disagreed with the Fascists, though she didn't discuss it with anyone other than Sandro and Marco. Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates Series #9), Courting Trouble (Rosato & Associates Series #7), Moment of Truth (Rosato & Associates Series #5). Elisabetta always read the obituaries, as each one was a wonderful life story, except for the endings.