Greek Heart

One single moment, one simple decision, is all it takes for destiny to arise and transform a person's life. For Sebastian Petras, that fateful moment came soon after the Nazis occupied Athens. The decision to shelter British soldiers, who had been left behind enemy lines, forever changed not only his life, but the lives of everyone in his family. When Sebastian Petras discovered three British soldiers hiding in a park, he had no idea that his choice to assist them would cause his family to live the next several years with coded messages, secret rendezvouses, clandestine missions, and covert operations. Continually frightened the Gestapo would discover their secret, they never knew who they could trust. They soon learned that friends are often the worst enemies, and enemies are sometimes the best friends. While they suffered starvation, pain, and sorrow, their lives were not completely devoid of happiness. There was joy with every victory, no matter how small. Strong friendships, that would last long after the war was over, were formed. And deep, passionate love blossomed and grew during some of the darkest days. Greek Heart recounts the fear and bravery, the trust and deception, the hatred and love, experienced by one family while they did all they could to be free from the oppression of one of the evilest empires ever.