The Artist and the Soldier

Set against the backdrop of 1938 and World War II, The Artist and the Soldier follows two boys, Bastian and Max, whose initial connection at a Nazi-American summer camp is disrupted by war. As they navigate their lives in Italy during the conflict, their paths cross again amidst daring plans to escape Nazi control. The novel explores real historical stories, including the legacy of Camp Siegfried and a lifesaving film project, offering a compelling look at overlooked moments in American and Italian history.