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1940: Lili Passigli is studying when Mussolini’s Racial Laws deem her of ‘inferior’ Jewish descent…
One Good Thing
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Lili Passigli is studying at the University of Ferrara when Mussolini’s Racial Laws deem her of ‘inferior’ Jewish descent, blindsiding her completely. As Hitler’s strength grows across Europe, Lili’s world begins to shrink around her, with the papers awash in Fascist propaganda and the city walls desecrated with anti-semitic slurs. When Germany invades northern Italy, Lili and her best friend Esti find themselves on their own in Nazi-occupied territory.
With the help of the Resistance, Lili and Esti flee with Esti’s two-year-old son Theo, in tow, facing a harrowing journey south toward the Allies and freedom. On this trek through war-torn Italy, they will face untold challenges and devastating decisions.
Travel Guide
Italy
The author revisited Italy and visited the places that Lili visits in the novel.
She says in her author note that Lili’s story is imagined but that its inspired by many real stories such as the one from Nonantola. There was a villa there where the villagers hid Jewish refugees during the way. then, in Assisi, the story of the monastery who worked with a local shopkeeper to help print fake IDs. Brizi’s press. a refurbished Felix hidden at the back of the shop is now on display in a small museum nearby.
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Destination/Location: Italy Author: Georgia Hunter Departure: 1940
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