Vittoria is a noble Jewish woman living in Northern Italy.
With the onset of World War II, her life changes completely.
When the Nazis invade her quiet town, Vittoria's entire family is forced to flee and cross the border to Switzerland under fake identities.
But not everything goes according to plan. One of her children is not allowed to cross the border with the rest of the family and must be left behind.
Now, Vittoria must make a critical decision that could scar her and her family forever.
This is the story of one unforgettable woman acting under impossible conditions, and that of the entire Italian Jewish community in the face of the Holocaust.
It is a drama based on thorough research, interviews and original historical manuscripts about loss and despair, survival and human triumph. This book will stay with you long after you put it down.
"My Name is Vittoria" is the first book in the "World War II Brave Women" series.