And On This Rock: Italian Chapel

This book tells the story of the tenacity and strength, laughter and tears of the Italian prisoners-of-war who built the Italian Chapel in Orkney, using folk-tale and myth to show how spirits defeated and despondent during years and exile were lifted and transformed by its creation.

Written by:
Donald S Murray
Published by:
Birlinn Ltd
Year:
2010

ISBN:
101841588687
Age groups:
Teens, Adults
Categories:
Fiction
Languages:
English
Themes:
Identity, Island Living, Religion and Beliefs, World War 2