Exploring the World of Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro

What conflict destroys, solely love can heal.

In the midst of their distinct personalities, Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro form an unbreakable bond. Elisabetta, a spirited beauty with aspirations of becoming a novelist, Marco, the bold and athletic scion of a family of professional cyclists, and Sandro, a compassionate Jewish math prodigy, the son of a lawyer and doctor, develop an enduring friendship. As their connection deepens, feelings of love start to blossom, with both Sandro and Marco vying for Elisabetta's affections. However, the autumn of 1937 heralds a shift as Mussolini consolidates his authority, aligning Italy's Fascists with Hitler's Nazis and reshaping the very fabric of Rome's laws. Their worlds are soon plunged into turmoil, putting their families, homes, and their bond to the ultimate test in ways they never fathomed.

As anti-Semitism becomes entrenched and World War II unfolds, the trio comes to understand that Mussolini was just the beginning. The Nazis infiltrate Rome, unleashing new horrors on the city's Jewish population, leading to a final, devastating betrayal. Against this tumultuous backdrop, the intertwined destinies of Elisabetta, Marco, Sandro, and their families will be determined in a poignant tale encompassing both the finest and the darkest aspects of humanity's offerings.

Spanning across numerous years, Everlasting tells a captivating tale of loyalty and loss, family dynamics and shared meals, love and conflict – all unfolding in one of the world's most exquisite cities during its darkest period. This poignant novel is destined to leave a lasting impression on readers, carving a permanent place in their hearts and minds.