An Unbreakable Love

Henry and Catherine have a love that is so great it cannot be broken by the war or any related problems. When the Italians began to shoot officers for not holding their positions, Henry decides to save himself by jumping in a river and escaping. He then searches for Catherine and eventually finds her. He loves her so much that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her and is willing to give up his family back in the United States and his rank as a lieutanant in the war. There is nothing left for him except his true love.

Forgive me Father for I have sinned

The author includes the priest in this book as a sort of balancing factor for the war and the sins that come along with it. When war begins, hatred is directed at the enemy and results in deaths to the many battles that accompany it. Soldiers begin to direct their feelings to others and the priest to them is an easy target. A priest cannot insult you, but can only bless you for your good deeds. While most of the soldiers make fun of the priest, Henry befriends him and is able to share some of his true feelings about the war.