The Partisan Heart

The first novel by a highly-regarded author of non-fiction. A widower discovers that his late wife was unfaithful, and resolves to find the lover, taking him to Northern Italy where he becomes embroiled in the partisan struggle in the darkest days of the war.

About the author

Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, A Short History of the Middle East, and A Short History of China.

Summary

Love and War, Crime and Betrayal. The Italian Alps,1944. The Resistance is fighting a bitter battle against German forces on the treacherous mountains of the Valtellina. Eighteen-year-old Sandro Bellini falls in love with the wife of his Commander. No good can come of it.

Product details

• Authors: Gordon Kerr
• Publisher: Barnard Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781999313593
• ISBN: 978-1-9993135-9-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 129 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 316 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; Kriminalromane und Mystery, Thriller / Spannung