War in Val D'Orcia, 1943-1944

How did the media put the Marchesa and her family in danger as noted in the nonfiction book, War in Val D'Orcia, 1943-1944?

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A short article in the newspaper condemned the Marchesa as both an aristocrat and a provider of support to the partisans. This placed her, her family, and the refugees in her care in danger. Only Antonio's direct intervention with the local German prefect saved her and the Val d'Orcia community, farmers and refugees alike, from investigation.

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War in Val D'Orcia, 1943-1944