The Shepherd

The story follows Allan Thomas White, a soldier who deserts the army due to the horrors of war. During his escape, he encounters displaced children and, unable to leave them behind, decides to care for them. As he navigates war-torn Italy, his group of vulnerable children grows to eighteen, presenting him with a moral dilemma. The narrative explores his struggle to protect the children while evading military pursuit, ultimately revealing the challenges of compassion amidst chaos.