Under A Broken Sky

A wartime love story set amongst Corfu's Jewish community in 1943, framed by a survivor's reckoning six decades on. Historical romance of forbidden marriage, flight and remembrance, drawn from one of the war's least-told chapters.In wartime Corfu, two hearts defy the odds.Corfu, 1943As the Nazis drag Jews from their homes in the dead of night, Rosa knows time is running out. Her father clings to the hope that they'll be spared, even as whispers of deportation grow louder. When he demands Rosa end her relationship with Alvertos, a Greek Christian and the love of her life, she's make an impossible choice.Disowned and disgraced, Rosa faces an uncertain future, one that may mean she'll never see her family again.As the violence escalates, Rosa and Alvertos secretly marry, forging a bond that defies the hatred around them. But staying in Corfu means certain death. Flee to the mountains, they face tragedies that could tear them apart forever.Edinburgh, 2002Rosa thought she could bury the past, but the scars of war never fade. When an invitation arrives for the unveiling of a memorial in Corfu, she's confront what she's kept hidden for fifty years, devastating memories of love and loss.Under a Broken Sky is an emotional tale of courage, love, and resilience in the face of an unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.Praise for The Hellenic Collection:? ? ? ? ? I stayed up until 2AM finishing Under a Broken Sky.? ? ? ? ? Great characterization, I felt at times I was there - a real page turner.? ? ? ? ? Heartbreaking, but painted a picture of Jews in Corfu that I was not aware of.? ? ? ? ? It is gritty, heart wrenching and beautiful. The best book that I have read this year.? ? ? ? ? I needed a tissue one or two times.? ? ? ? ? Dougie, you really brought the characters to life and I couldn t wait to read more.