Mussolini and I

The first part begins in 1942 as the Allies have made dents into Hitler's stronghold. Il Duce still believes there is a chance to win against the Allies. But he is warned by his foreign minister Count Galeazzo Ciano that his chances of success are basically nil.

In Part two Galeazzo – who happens to be married to Mussolini's daughter Edda - goes on record denouncing Mussolini and gets a vote against Mussolini's rule at the Italian Fascist grand council. From here the King of Italy takes over power. Mussolini and his bunch of fascists are flown out of the country. Ciano now is considered a traitor to everything including Italy, fascism and Mussolini. He is flown to Germany where he meets with Mussolini and gravels enough to be forgiven…at least for now.

In Part three it is 1943 and Mussolini has gone back to Italy with the help of Hitler and established another fascist dictatorship. He is encouraged by his minions to set an example of Galeazzo. But he resists since Galeazzo is part of the family. However he does keep him in prison. Meanwhile Galeazzo is attempting to unearth his diaries with the hope that they will incriminate Il Duce. But before he can get any of his diaries Mussolini signs the papers to take him to court.

In Part four the end of the war is nearing and the handwriting is on the wall. But the fascists are still eager to make an example of Galeazzo. The story goes on..