About the book: A Tragedy in Tuscany
Is Julia Darbor just imagining threats to her life when she arrives in Italy to attend the funeral of her sister, Elizabeth? On an Etruscan archeological dig, Elizabeth had been staying in the family castle when she had a fatal car crash. Was it an accident? Julia begins to have strong doubts as she realizes that she, too, is in danger! Why did her father, as a young man, go to America to never return to claim his inheritance? Why did her Aunt Renata, the sick, aging beauty, tell Julia to leave and why was Contessa Filippa, her Grandmother, wanting her to stay? How was it that American Buffalo soldiers saved the life, in l944, of Alfredo, the sinister castle manservant? What was he doing at the Sant’Anna Massacre? And who is responsible for the attempts upon Julia’s life? Was it Giovanni, her handsome cousin and if so, why?
Cover painting "Castello Monteserpe" by Author
ISBN: 1419654829
About the author: G.C. Dallas
G.C. Dallas was born in Kent, England and studied art in London and Paris. She married an American diplomat and with her family lived in many continents before settling in Paris and Tuscany. It was in their home in Tuscany that "A Tragedy in Tuscany" was written. As with "A Summer in Sicily" this novel is one more example of Dallas' lively way to write about intriguing characters set in a fascinating background. Her knowledge of the region, its art, history and people make the book that much more enjoyable.
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A Tuscan Tomb by author - insert on page 121
Tuscan Ruins by author - insert on page 122
