It's not every day that you're summoned to the Italian countryside on business, so when archaeologist Angelo Morelli asks for Ruth Galloway's help identifying bones found in the tiny hilltop town of Fontana Liri, she jumps at the chance to go, bringing her daughter along with her for a working vacation. Upon arriving, she begins to hear murmurs of Fontana Liri's strong resistance movement during World War II and senses the townspeople are dancing around a deeply buried secret. But how could that be connected to the ancient remains she's been studying? Ruth is just beginning to get her footing in the dig when she's thrown off-guard by the appearance of DCI Nelson. And when Ruth's findings lead them to a modern-day murder, their holidays are both turned upside down, and they race to find out what darkness is lurking in this seemingly picturesque town.
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“Griffiths deftly balances the plot lines at home and abroad to deliver another hugely satisfying and entertaining Galloway mystery full of atmosphere and loose ends…The story lines are confidently interwoven, the Italian scenery is vividly drawn, and Ruth and Nelson’s relationship becomes yet more complicated, leaving readers eager for the next installment.”
— Library Journal
“There is a charming old-home-week feel to this Italian adventure. The humor is well placed, as are the insightful forays into Italy’s history and people, but the gripping ending leaves no doubt that this is, above all, a mystery…A sure bet for fans of strong-minded women and wry humor in the tradition of Rhys Bowen and M.C. Beaton”
— Booklist (starred review)“Rich details about the Italian countryside, gastronomy, and history.”
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Elly Griffiths is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway and Brighton mystery series, as well as stand-alone novels, including The Stranger Diaries, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, She is the recipient of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award and the Mary Higgins Clark Award.
Jane McDowell’s work spans theater, film, television, and radio. Her film work includes a leading role in the award-winning Twelve in a Box, leading roles in several Bollywood movies, and numerous shorts. She appeared in the BBC drama Dustbin Baby and has recorded plays and poetry readings for BBC Radio.