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Set against the vibrant backdrop of Siena's Palio, this novel intertwines a murder mystery with a comedic exploration of a deteriorating marriage. As lawyer Enzo Maggione and his wife Valeria find themselves entangled in the chaotic atmosphere of the horse race, they witness the shocking murder of a renowned jockey. Their mundane trip spirals into a surreal experience, reigniting their passion but also exposing them to dangerous entanglements with others involved in the event. The story reveals that in the Palio, everyone plays a role in the unfolding drama.
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Runaway Horses, Carlo Fruttero, Franco Lucentini
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Runaway Horses
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carlo Fruttero, Franco Lucentini
- Publisher
- Bitter Lemon Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9781916725034
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
- Rating
- 2.55 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the vibrant backdrop of Siena's Palio, this novel intertwines a murder mystery with a comedic exploration of a deteriorating marriage. As lawyer Enzo Maggione and his wife Valeria find themselves entangled in the chaotic atmosphere of the horse race, they witness the shocking murder of a renowned jockey. Their mundane trip spirals into a surreal experience, reigniting their passion but also exposing them to dangerous entanglements with others involved in the event. The story reveals that in the Palio, everyone plays a role in the unfolding drama.