Publisher's Synopsis
From a privileged Belgian family she became an international diva, but at the start of her career, the shadows of war darkened her horizon. The story is true and is based upon diaries, letters, and recently found recording of interviews made in the - mid 1950's. Francesca also attempted to write a book about her life that was never completed. The manuscript was found in her possessions at her death. Many of the more intimate aspects of this story come from this manuscript. Other sources of material have been collected from relatives and friends that knew her well, and memories of the author many of which he shared with her. By maintaining the styles of this collected information the author believed that it might lend authenticity and realism to this incredible story. The story is about happiness, career, love, fame and the ability to deal with hardships that were beyond belief. Torture, imprisonment, rape, hunger, sickness all found in the world during the time of war, play, a major role in this Francesca's story. It is the tragic story of a troubled woman who never really survived the war in the Pacific and led to her ultimate, tragic and untimely death by her own hand.
