Embers of War

In the dying days of the Battle for Italy, who can stay alive, sane and in love?


Summer 1944. War-torn Naples teems with Allied troops but the inhabitants struggle with lack of food and work. Prostitution is rife.


As the Italian campaign enters its second year, Frank, a British officer, knows he has been lucky. Since reopening an abandoned theatre, he has entertained thousands of Tommies by staging operas.


Vermillion, an ATS officer, feels fulfilled working at the theatre; and with Frank falli...