Kate Caterina
Kate Caterina by William Rivière, published by Sceptre in 2001, is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of life during World War II in Italy. The narrative follows Kate Fenn, who becomes Caterina d’Alessandria after marrying a young Italian medical student. As the war erupts, she faces the challenges of having family members on opposing sides, a husband imprisoned for his anti-Fascist beliefs, and the responsibility of protecting her young daughter.
Readers will find a poignant depiction of love, sacrifice, and betrayal as Kate navigates her tumultuous circumstances. The story provides insight into the struggles of maintaining one’s identity amidst the chaos of war, particularly during the civil conflict in Italy. With 378 pages, this edition offers a detailed account of the era’s emotional and social landscape, immersing readers in the historical context of the time.
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When Kate Fenn marries a young Italian medical student in London in the mid-thirties she finds herself, as Caterina d’Alessandria, in Tuscany when World War II breaks out. With her brother and brother-in-law in opposing armies, a husband imprisoned for his anti-Fascist activities and a small daughter to protect, Kate Caterina struggles to hold on to her sense of identity and her faith in a better future. A story of love, sacrifice and betrayal which gives a striking impression of what it was like to live through the war, and especially the civil war, in Italy.
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