Date Published: May 25, 2025
“My long-term survival is doubtful under any scenario. Yet, I already
defied the impossible by escaping from a watery tomb and swimming to this very
spot. But luck is finite—it always peters out.”
As the island of Kefalonia falls under the harsh occupation of Italian
soldiers in 1941, British sailor Oliver Graham washes ashore, desperate to
evade capture. Rescued by the fierce and determined Natalía Giannatos,
he becomes entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
With her brother and fiancé lost to the conflict, Natalía is
driven by vengeance against the occupiers and a deepening bond with Oliver.
But when an Italian colonel fixates on her, she must navigate a dangerous game
of deception to protect her family and village. As Oliver struggles with his
hidden heritage and his growing feelings for Natalía, they are thrust
into the heart of the resistance, where every choice could lead to freedom or
devastation.
In a story that intertwines love and sacrifice against the backdrop of war,
The Weight of Loyalty explores the resilience of the human spirit and the
lengths one will go to for love. Will Oliver and Natalía’s
connection survive the trials of conflict, or will the brutal realities of war
tear them apart forever?
About the Author
Mike H. Mizrahi and his wife, Karen, reside in Poulsbo, WA. He is a winner of
the (indie Reader Discovery Award and a Laramie Finalist in the Chanticleer
Book Awards. His other historical novels include The Unnamed Girl, Tattered
Coat, and the Great Chattanooga Bicycle Race.
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