Letters of Redemption - Santoro, Vince
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Set during World War II in Italy and North Africa, Letters of Redemption is a story of love, guilt, and the search for redemption. When letters written on behalf of a comrade evolve into a heartfelt expression of love, they lead to a web of dishonesty and a profound yearning for forgiveness. Antonio is determined to secure an abandoned lot next to the family farm, convincing a friend who works in the municipal office to forge land registry documents. But when Italy enters World War II, Antonio is conscripted, leaving his plans - and conscience - in limbo. On the North African front, he…mehr

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Set during World War II in Italy and North Africa, Letters of Redemption is a story of love, guilt, and the search for redemption. When letters written on behalf of a comrade evolve into a heartfelt expression of love, they lead to a web of dishonesty and a profound yearning for forgiveness. Antonio is determined to secure an abandoned lot next to the family farm, convincing a friend who works in the municipal office to forge land registry documents. But when Italy enters World War II, Antonio is conscripted, leaving his plans - and conscience - in limbo. On the North African front, he befriends Roberto, a Sicilian who does not know how to write. Roberto asks Antonio to write letters to his new acquaintance, Maria, on his behalf. Roberto never told Maria that he didn't know how to write. The secret is well hidden, and even after Roberto's tragic death in battle, as the war rages on, so do the letters. For Maria, who has moved to Rome and works for the politically entangled Ciano family, amid war and political intrigue, the letters offer hope and solace. The letters and the relationship Antonio and Maria forge continue to shape their lives . Antonio falls in love with Maria, and she begins to grow fond of the man behind the letters. Wounded and sent to Rome to recover, Antonio confronts his guilt and the secrets about the letters. Amid the chaos of Nazi-occupied Rome, Antonio and Maria meet. Their love story, entwined with the risks of survival, unfolds as they navigate deception, survival, and redemption. As the truth is uncovered, they face the choices that will shape their lives.
Autorenporträt
Vince is an Italian-born Canadian from the small coastal town of Vieste who grew up in Toronto, Canada.Education and sports have always been an important part of his life. St. Michael's College School in Toronto provided both opportunities, later graduating from York University with a degree in History and a minor in Behavioural Science.After completing his studies, Vince played professional basketball in Italy. When he returned home, he shifted gears into the aerospace industry.While managing internal communications for a large aircraft manufacturer, he studied journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. These experiences prepared him for the next challenge: writing a book. He received the 2024 International Impact Book Award in the Historical Fiction genre for his debut novel, The Final Crossing, a tale of self-discovery and adventure.Vince's writing reflects life experiences woven into stories that inspire, entertain, and see the world differently.To find out more about Vince and his writing journey, visit him at vsantoro.ca.