Memorie d'un disertore, vol. 2/3 : storia d'una famiglia di patriotti

The narrative unfolds as a reflective memoir of a man caught between the weight of his family’s patriotic legacy and his own restless spirit. He recounts the daily grind of keeping his loved ones afloat while the memory of his father—a symbol of honor and sacrifice—still haunts every decision. The voice is intimate, sketching the small rituals of grief and duty that shape a household bound by history and hope.

In a poignant episode, Giorgio finally stands before his father’s tomb, overwhelmed by sorrow and a sudden urge to be alone. The silence of the garden is broken by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious young woman named Giusta, whose fleeting appearance sparks a fragile, almost ritualistic dialogue. Their brief encounter, filled with uneasy honesty and the scent of violets, hints at a deeper yearning for connection amid loss, setting the tone for a story that explores memory, loyalty, and the quiet wars that wage within the heart.