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Fey finds herself in a perilous situation in the summer of 1944. As the Third Reich trembles with impending collapse, she and others, including prisoners of kin—families associated with resistance fighters—face the full force of the SS. A looming manhunt intensifies their fears. Hostages include her two sons, Corrado and Roberto, now separated from her, leaving only a photograph and a fading hope for reunion.
The SS, led by Heinrich Himmler, viewed these hostages as bargaining chips in their negotiations with the Western powers, holding their lives in a precarious balance. An unmistakable danger hung over them: failure in negotiations could equate to their execution. Fey vividly captures the sheer terror not just for herself but also for the young children caught in this torment.