A Girl During the War

Once again I was immediately drawn into not only a WWII plot but also one involving art. Unsurprisingly, I ate it up.    After finding her father killed for (unbeknownst to her) hiding a Jewish artist in their home, Marina takes off for Florence in case the Nazis return. She seeks refuge in the villa of her father's good friend Bernard Berenson. She takes on the task of helping him catalog his library. Meanwhile, Marina meets Carlos, adding both romance and intrigue to the story.    I liked so much about this book. I especially loved Desi and her storyline. What stood out to me was the respect and detail that went into Italian religion and culture. Altogether, it was beautifully written and a hidden gem in the genre.