Shadows on the Lake
A Stefania Valenti Mystery
Mystery & Suspense, International, Traditional British, Police Procedural
| Author: | Giovanni Cocco, Amneris Magella | ISBN: | 9780698185722 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | February 7, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Giovanni Cocco, Amneris Magella |
| ISBN: | 9780698185722 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | February 7, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Language: | English |
A new atmospheric Italian mystery novel set in Lake Como, introducing the clever and captivating Inspector Stefania Valenti
During the construction of a new road to the Swiss border in the mountains above Lake Como, the remains of a young man are unearthed on the powerful Cappelletti family’s property. On the case is Stefania Valenti, forty-five, divorced with a young daughter, and a brilliant, determined police inspector.
Her investigation takes her back to World War II and deep into the history of the region, a place that during the war attracted smugglers, deserters, secret agents, and fleeing Jews. Steeped in the beautiful atmosphere of Northern Italy, Valenti’s investigation brings to light a family’s secret, a tragic romance, and reveals a fascinating piece of Italian history.
A new atmospheric Italian mystery novel set in Lake Como, introducing the clever and captivating Inspector Stefania Valenti
During the construction of a new road to the Swiss border in the mountains above Lake Como, the remains of a young man are unearthed on the powerful Cappelletti family’s property. On the case is Stefania Valenti, forty-five, divorced with a young daughter, and a brilliant, determined police inspector.
Her investigation takes her back to World War II and deep into the history of the region, a place that during the war attracted smugglers, deserters, secret agents, and fleeing Jews. Steeped in the beautiful atmosphere of Northern Italy, Valenti’s investigation brings to light a family’s secret, a tragic romance, and reveals a fascinating piece of Italian history.
