Since it is January, we met in the afternoon for lunch.
Both a red and a white chili were served with salad and breads.
Our book, “Beneath a Scarlet Sky”, by Mark Sullivan, is a work of
historical fiction. The story takes place in Milan, Italy, during World
War II. It is about a young man, Pino Lella, who at age 17 helps
Jewish refugees escape over the Alps into Switzerland, falls in love,
and at age 18 becomes a spy for the Partisan Resistance Movement as a
personal driver to a German major general in Hitler’s high command. The
story lent itself well to a lively discussion regarding courage and
bravery, family, love and loss, revenge and compassion...and often a
lack of compassion. Everyone found the book to be a good read, and each
of us marveled at the bravery and resilience of those who lived...and
died...during those times.
Of course, after discussion multiple desserts were enjoyed. We
missed Edna, Pat, Pam and Rosemary. We were glad to have Alice with us.
Sylvia
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