In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s collection of books by members of the Foreign Service community.
Stay updated with breaking news from Johnson Maia. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
We are pleased to present this year’s collection of books by members of the Foreign Service community.
Book: ‘Rossio Square N.°59’ by Jeannine J. Maia – Editor’s Note Posted on 20 March 2020. April 1941: After fleeing wartime France, 17-year-old Claire arrives at Rossio train station in Lisbon. She immediately crosses paths – in the most inauspicious of ways – with Antonio, a young Portuguese waiter, aspiring artist and, when necessary, pickpocket. The Chave d’Ouro café where Antonio works is a hotspot for the plotters and spies flocking to the Portuguese capital during WWII, and he soon becomes involved in a risky anti-Nazi sabotage operation. While Claire waits in vain for h...