Elisabetta felt a rush of affection for him. Lisa Scottoline Eternal Paperback - January 1, 1900 by Lisa Scottoline (Author) 10,830 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $13.08 152 Used from $1.56 42 New from $10.00 12 Collectible from $6.00 Paperback Marco extended his hand, Angela clambered onto his handlebars, and the two rode off together. Will their lives change enough that they can reconcile or will the War shatter their friendship for good? Lisa Scottoline is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-two novels.She has thirty million copies of her books in print in the United States and has been published in thirty-five countries. Her large, round eyes were greenish-brown, and her shoulder-length hair was a rich brunette, wavy and abundant. "No, but I don't take it so much to heart as you." Scottoline captures the tragic beauty of wartime Rome through the eyes of unforgettable characters with whom readers will hope and mourn and cheer. "Are we? She read him the caption. Please try again. Eternal is a triangular story of first love, told against the backdrop of WWII in Rome, that is both terrifying and magical; three young people at one of the worst times in history are filled with love, hate, fear, rage, and at the end, survival and hope. Friendship. Its alive with characters I cared about deeply including the remarkable city of Rome, itself and their courage in the face of Fascism.Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant This nuanced take on WWII Italy offers a variety of perspectives, but at its heart, this is a love story, with heroes lost being warmly remembered and love conquering all.Best-selling crime writer Scottoline successfully changes course in a coming-of-age WWII love story that will entrance fans and newcomers alike.BooklistScottolines admirable foray into historical fictionexpertly brings historical events to life. Her tabbycat, Rico, with whom she slept, had grown accustomed to her routine, as cats endure the silliness of young girls. She guessed it would be exciting, even delicious, like biting into a ripe tomato and letting its juices run down her chin. Eternal by Lisa Scottoline | eBook | Barnes & Noble We work hard to protect your security and privacy. To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Sandro slid the newspaper page from her hand and stood up. Sandro held out a hat of folded newspaper, then popped it on her head. Eternal by Lisa Scottoline - Audiobook - Audible.com I was pulled in from the first page by the lives of Scottolines characters as they tried to make their way through events beyond their control in this richly detailed story that makes you feel like youre right alongside them." "Okay!" Episode 1: Lisa in the Eternal City. "I stopped to get us a snack. As the three get older, both Marco and Sandro fall in love with Elisabetta and she is forced to make a choice between her two best friends. Elisabetta hid her smile behind the newspaper. She had read in a female advice column that denying men the attention they craved drove them mad with desire, so she ignored him, while the other girls responded. The sun had dipped behind the trees, shooting burnished rays through the city, which had come to boisterous life as the workday ended. Scottolines research is impeccable, her storytelling is propulsive, and the emotional times she describes are deep, moving, and yes, eternal." "I am, too. --Library Journal fistarred review) A beautiful, heartbreaking, wrenching love story set in the Second World War. "Grazie." Lisa Scotollini is one of my favorite authors, but she really outdid herself on Eternal. Elisabetta showed him a picture of an Italian peasant woman in traditional dress, holding babies in each arm. Eternal by lisa scottoline - I recommend it. After Marcos brother Aldo is killed when he joins a group of anti-fascist saboteurs, Marco, groomed by Commendatore Romano Buonacorso for a rapid rise to power, begins to have second thoughts. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. The book lives up to its title. May the scholarship and literary invention of this extraordinary novel find a home in the hearts of readers everywhere.Bookreporter.com"I absolutely loved this page-turning novel. Tour the Rome of ETERNAL With Lisa Through This Interactive Map! Elisabetta disagreed with the Fascists, though she didn't discuss it with anyone other than Sandro and Marco. Eternal | Bookreporter.com I don't want to get into all the details of all the characters, but one of the most striking was the Jewish lawyer, father of one of the young people. Told through the eyes of three childhood friends -- Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro -- the book makes the story of heartbreak, betrayal, and loss a personal one. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Ive read them all and Eternal is the best so far. VERDICT Make a plate of fettuccine, pour a glass of red wine, and settle in with this captivating tale. You are with them in the worst of times as they navigate their lost dreams. Sandro was her other best friend, and Marco's, too, as the three of them had been a trio since childhood. Elisabetta had no idea how to make Marco think of her as more than a friend. He scooted upstairs, dropped his backpack, and entered a kitchen so small that one pot of boiling water could fill it with steam. If she wanted Marco, she would have to attract him another way. Marco would stop at nothing to win her over. In time, everything that the three hold deartheir families, their homes, and their connection to one anotheris tested in ways they never could have imagined.As anti-Semitism takes legal root and World War II erupts, the threesome realizes that Mussolini was only the beginning.