All roads lead to Rome for Lisa’s extensive research
<p>AWARD-winning author Lisa Scottoline is meticulous with her research for her novels.<br />
But research for her latest book, Eternal (No Exit Press, £9.99), took her to a whole new level.<br />
The story has its roots in the rise of antisemitism in Italy during the Second World War.<br />
“Eternal was my debut in historical fiction, and the research was extensive, more than for any of my books before,” Lisa told me.<br />
“I love books, whether I’m reading them or writing them, and the opportunity to read everything about the Holocaust in Italy and the rise of fascism fascinated me.<br />
“I’m Italian-American and proud of my ancestry, but I wanted to figure out why Italians had followed Mussolini.</p>
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