The Stowaway in First Class

A True Story of an Unforgettable Quest to Come to America

A family’s legacy is forever changed in this true story of ransom notes, stowaways, and mobsters.

Paris, 1929. Gaetano “Guy” DeSantis is an Italian emigrant with a good life: a stable construction job, a comfortable place to live, and a blossoming relationship with a young waitress, Marie. But Guy dreams of making a future in America, alongside his cousin Frank who immigrated a few years earlier.

So when a mysterious stranger shows up at Guy’s door saying that Frank has paid for a boat ride across the Atlantic, how could Guy refuse? But there’s a catch—he must leave immediately, with no bags and no goodbyes.

With a heart of gold—and the suspense of a classic crime novel—this true story memorializes one man’s split-second decision to chart a new course for generations to come, proving that courage and honor do have the power to make a better life.

©2025 Anthony DeSantis (P)2025 Anthony DeSantis

Most of the information that was garnered, I already knew. The story was short and not very entertaining.

I thought it would be a very interesting story, but it read more like a poorly written documentary.

A Page Turner

I loved this novel! It was exciting, mysterious and a heart warming story. I liked the characters and their responses to the challenges they faced. An element of sci-fi. Fascinating.