In The Shadow Of The Apennines is a love story about a young Italian couple, Maria and Roberto, living in the early part of the 20th century. The couple"s love endures despite the disapproval of Maria"s mother, and Roberto and Maria are married and eventually receive the blessing of Maria"s mother. The couple is forced to separate for a period when Roberto decides to explore opportunities in America, and their separation continues through difficult times during WWII in Italy. Finally, the couple reunites in America. In The Shadow Of The Apennines is a journey through the couple"s trials and tribulations. It is a story of love and life that spans two continents and a World War.