Strongest part of the book. Chaos, violence of Milan after the end of the war. Pina's Anna is a victim. Pina (having played a double-role) is under suspicion as a traitor and is nearly killed. General Leyers (Nazi) is destroying incriminating records and carefully constructing a narrative that makes him a "hero" of sorts so that he can resume civilian life . . . and be rich.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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