Canadian soldier Mert Massey arrives in England on November 15, 1941, with his best friend Lloyd ‘Red’ Oliver. Having grown up on farms in Manitoba, both Mert and Red are equipped with a variety of skills that stand them in good stead while stationed in Italy during World War II.
The two friends look out for each other through thick and thin, and letters from Mert’s fiance in England and his family in Canada help him deal with the tragedy and chaos of war. The difficult and sometimes dangerous volunteer work Mert undertakes in reflected in his moving and poignant poetry.
When their Unit finds an orphaned Italian boy, keeping him safe in a combat zone presents a major challenge for Mert and Red. In spite of the war going on around them, they manage to teach Gino to read and write, but when they leave Italy for Holland and Germany, they are faced with a heart-wrenching decision.
The book concludes in an unexpected way that will warm the hearts of all readers.
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