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by Mark T. Sullivan (Goodreads Author)

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Is Pino Lella still living? What a marvelous book.

Michael Lella I'm his son and he is living and well in Lesa Italy. Flattered and honored by the phenomenal reviews the book has been receiving...…moreI'm his son and he is living and well in Lesa Italy. Flattered and honored by the phenomenal reviews the book has been receiving...(less)

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Does anyone know how much of this book is true and how much is fiction? I LOVED this book. If all is true, it is a phenomenal story and even better than fiction.

Brad Weston The afterward makes most of this all clear -- the vast majority of this is true with the author filling in the gaps as much as possible given lack of …moreThe afterward makes most of this all clear -- the vast majority of this is true with the author filling in the gaps as much as possible given lack of records for individual conversations or specific events. All of the people in the book apparently did exist as the author recounts their lives post-story in the afterward. An extraordinary story to be sure.(less)

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Has there been any talk of making a movie? I think Pino's story has the potential to become a wonderful movie.

Michael Lella Happy to say that there are on-going negotiations with major producers in Hollywood as I write this today. We should know something soon.

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Why is this called Beneath a Scarlet Sky? Does "Scarlet Sky" have some significance I don't know about? I don't remember any mention of anything like that in the actual book. Maybe it just sounded like a cool title?

Michael Lella Great question. I thought Mark Sullivan made an early reference to being beneath a scarlet sky somewhere, but it was just in passing. The initial draf…moreGreat question. I thought Mark Sullivan made an early reference to being beneath a scarlet sky somewhere, but it was just in passing. The initial drafts changed names from "North Of Milan" to "Perilous" to "None Shall Sleep". I think Mr. Sullivan and Lake Union Publishing decided that "Beneath A Scarlet Sky" would suit the female market best, implying that it was not just about War, daring, and adventure but also about love.
Sullivan and Amazon know the market and how to best get the story out. And that is the goal. Mike Lella, Pino's son. (less)

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No questions really. I wish we knew how Leyers really knew Pino's secret identity??? But this is probably one of my favorite books that I've read this year. Tragic story, and epic. I would've read it quicker if I hadn't made it a point to only read it at work. I'll be sharing this one with the book group I'm apart of on Facebook.

Michael Lella We're hoping it turns into an epic. Mark Sullivan's goal is to get it out there to as many people as possible...My dad actually had a good rapport wit…moreWe're hoping it turns into an epic. Mark Sullivan's goal is to get it out there to as many people as possible...My dad actually had a good rapport with General Leyers, especially after saving his life. I'm surprised now how well he speaks of Leyers now.... My father is telling me that "most" of the German soldiers in Northern Italy, were polite. Keep in mind that the Italian's were "brothers-in-arms" with the German's up until the Partisan's and Resistance started their undercover assassinations of Fascist's and German soldiers. When the tied started turning after it became clear that the Allies were gaining the advantage, there were many "terrorist-type" of killings that went on against the Germans and Fascist's who held out. My dad believes now that Leyers new he was a spy at some point, but he dowsn't know when. (less)

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