Overview
Rome 1939
Arriving in Rome to work for the wealthy Montefalco family, Maddalena is homesick and alone. She finds solace – and love – in the beauty of the city, but as the war in Nazi-occupied Italy rages, she must make a devastating choice.
London, 1997
After her mother Maddalena’s death, Beatrice Fremont discovers a fragment of a painting and a letter that sends her on a hunt to Rome. Helping her is art dealer Jude Adler, who’s convinced they are looking for a lost Caravaggio. For Jude, this could be the find of a lifetime; but for Beatrice their search uncovers a shocking secret and the answer to a mystery kept hidden for years.
Review
I loved this author’s first novel The Porcelain Maker. I could not wait to dive into this one!
Beatrice discovers a lot after her mother’s death…debts, a letter and a fragment of a painting. This leads her to ask art dealer Jude Adler to help her discover the mystery surrounding these clues. And does this lead to some shocking secrets!
Y’all know I love a good family mystery. With this dual timeline and these characters, I was hooked. This even had me researching the painter, Caravaggio!
This story takes you through Nazi occupied Italy and then on to London in 1997. I love how this story melded together. And trust me….the nature of this painting and the history surrounding it will keep you on your toes!
Need a family drama with a mystery to keep you guessing…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel for a honest review.
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