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does this novel contain romance? i need to know! it lookes great but i love romance and will definitely buy if it does contain such a grand subject romance.

Jane I like the fact that some have compared this book to Casablanca with its combination of war and romance. There is plenty of romance, set in a very int…moreI like the fact that some have compared this book to Casablanca with its combination of war and romance. There is plenty of romance, set in a very interesting historical period and in a romantic war setting. I rated this book five stars, not because it is great literature, but because it is plain old fun to read. The characters are engaging and are right out of a movie.
I don't think you will be disappointed. I would categorize it as historical fiction/suspense/romance. Good with popcorn, and the ending was satisfyingly appropriate for a war story.(less)

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I loved the premise, the time period and the setting of this novel(reminded me of Joseph Kanon's "Alibi"), I enjoy reading about this time period. However, some of the ideas in this novel just didn't make any sense to me. The first part of the book was interesting, but then something just got lost. Did anyone else feel that?

ANASTASIA KINGSLEY A little. How did Cenzo always manage to be in the right place at the right time (stealing Mussolini’s getaway plane)? It kind of makes sense. Except …moreA little. How did Cenzo always manage to be in the right place at the right time (stealing Mussolini’s getaway plane)? It kind of makes sense. Except for when it borders on the incredulous. Still, I learned a lot about the era.(less)

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At what age do you think this book should be read?

Linda It has some violence because it is a war novel, a very small amount of sex, and one of the characters commits adultery, but nothing is graphic. There …moreIt has some violence because it is a war novel, a very small amount of sex, and one of the characters commits adultery, but nothing is graphic. There is nothing that hasn't been in YA books. An older teen could handle this.(less)

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