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Set in the snow‑blasted hills near Cassino during the brutal winter of 1944, Peace follows three American soldiers on a reconnaissance mission. Guided by a weary Italian man in rope‑soled shoes, they ascend a steep slope that rapidly becomes a mountain. The old man’s unclear loyalties heighten the tension and uncertainty, illustrating the corrosive nature of violence and the heavy human toll of war. Amidst the harsh landscape, the narrative explores themes of mercy and redemption, offering a piercing look at the cost of conflict.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Richard Bausch
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