Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel — Kindle eBook
Kindle: Beneath a Scarlet Sky is a historical novel following Italian teenager Pino Lella through the Nazi occupation of Italy. Its story combines resistance work, espionage, romance and wartime hardship, with an eBook listing that supports screen readers and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Follows Pino Lella from wartime escape efforts over the Alps to espionage inside German High Command.
- The publisher describes the story as based on a true story and set during the Nazi occupation of Italy.
- Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support, Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines historical events and wartime espionage with a romance, giving the story several narrative threads.
- The Kindle edition lists several reading features, including Screen Reader support and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Title | Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Lake Union Publishing |
| Publication date | May 1 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 525 pages |
| File size | 1.8 MB |
| ISBN-10 | 9781503998377 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1503998377 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description presents the book as based on a true story. Readers seeking strictly documented history rather than historical fiction may want to consider that framing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in historical fiction about Italy during the Second World War.
- Readers looking for a character-led story of resistance, espionage and romance.
- Kindle readers who can use features such as Word Wise or Screen Reader support.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a short read. The listing gives a length of 525 pages.
- Readers seeking a book without wartime violence, occupation or emotionally difficult themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as absorbing and emotionally affecting, and praises the writing, informative historical content, vivid characters and depiction of heroism. This aligns with the listing’s focus on wartime resistance and espionage, but readers’ praise of historical accuracy is a reported impression rather than independent verification. The overall rating distribution is strongly positive, though it does not establish that every reader will respond similarly.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the engaging story and writing, and describe the book as informative and emotionally powerful.
- Feedback also highlights vivid characters, heroism and an appreciated sense of historical accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Beneath a Scarlet Sky about?
It follows Italian teenager Pino Lella as he helps Jews escape over the Alps and later has an opportunity to spy for the Allies from within German High Command.
Is this a Kindle eBook?
The listing provides Kindle-specific details, including file size and features such as X-Ray and Page Flip.
How long is the book?
The listing states a print length of 525 pages.
What reading features are listed?
Screen Reader is supported, while Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.
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