A Quiet Grief: Four Voices Italy 1938
Amid the rising tide of Nazi influence in Rome, a young propaganda minister’s love for a Venetian nurse transforms into a relentless fight for justice, as he forms an unlikely coalition to resist the SS and challenge the corrupt fascist regime that once held his loyalty.
About Rod Oneglia: A Deep Passion for Italy, Culture, and Creative Expression
A Deep Love for Italy and its Rich Culture
Rod is deeply fascinated by Italy, drawn to its history, art, architecture, food, and the cultural diversity brought by people from all over the world. This rich blend of influences has shaped his profound connection to the country.
Rod’s Creative and Academic Journey
Rod holds a BA from Middlebury College, a JD from the University of Connecticut, and spent a year at the Wharton School. A multifaceted writer, he has authored plays, a musical, a humor book, poems, and short stories. He is also a sculptor, with bronze works in private collections and a museum.
A Quiet Grief: Love, Betrayal, and the Resistance Against Fascism in Mussolini's Italy
A Love Blossoms Amidst Rising Darkness
In 1938, Gianni Orlandini, a propaganda minister in Mussolini’s government, falls in love with Gabriella De Luca, a Venetian nurse. Their love blooms as Nazi forces move into Italy, strengthening Mussolini’s alliance with Hitler.
The Crushing Reality of Betrayal and Ideology
When Nazi officer Heinrich Durer arrives, degrading Italians and harming Gabriella’s family, Gianni begins to question his loyalty to Mussolini’s regime, realizing the horrors of fascism firsthand.
A Journey of Resistance and Redemption
Gianni forms a secret resistance with diverse fighters, including a Jewish banker and an opera diva. Together, they fight for justice, showing that even in dark times, ordinary people can challenge tyranny. A Quiet Grief resonates with the rise of authoritarianism today.
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