Theo Sterling’s life begins in New York City in 1929, just as the Great Depression shatters his family’s dreams. His father clings to the American promise of prosperity. His mother holds fast to the Catholic faith that once saved her from persecution. Theo, caught between them, struggles to find where he belongs.
When tragedy strikes, Theo is thrust into a search for identity that takes him across continents. From the streets of New York to an English boarding school to a Spanish village poised on the brink of war, he is drawn toward causes that promise meaning but demand sacrifice.
As the Spanish Civil War ignites, Theo must choose what kind of man he will become, and what price he is willing to pay.
