This had me invested from the first page and was so glad I got to read this. It had that element that I was looking for and was engaged with the true story being told. I was invested in what was happening and how the crime element worked overall. Anthony DeSantis has a strong writing style and was glad I read this.

The Stowaway begins in Paris, 1929. Gaetano “Guy” DeSantis is an Italian emigrant with a good life: A stable construction job, a comfortable place to live, and a blossoming relationship with a young waitress, Marie. But when a stranger shows up at Guy’s door saying that his cousin, Frank, has paid for a boat ride to the USA, how could Guy refuse?

What a fascinating look into times that were both simpler and more difficult at the same time! I love that Guy's son, who is the author, had the foresight to film his dad so that no part of the story (or family history) would be forgotten. All it took was one split-second decision, and the entire course of Guy's life was changed.

I loved that the author was able to take his dad back to France, allowing Guy to imagine how differently his life might have turned out if he had stayed. Just like that, Guy knew that his life had turned out exactly the way it was supposed to. Like I said ... fascinating.

Thank you, #FlagshipPress, for providing this book for review consideration via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. The Stowaway has an expected publication date of March 5, 2025.

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This is a true story of Gut DeSantis told through his son. An interesting story of an immigrant crossing the Atlantic Ocean to America. Good read.