Il morso della lucertola

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On an August night near Venice, a fire erupts in a glassmaking shop, resulting in two deaths and implicating a wealthy Englishman. Investigators from Rome are reluctantly assigned to a case that stirs deep-seated tensions. In this captivating novel featuring Detective Nic Costa, the author intricately blends the allure of Venice with a gripping narrative of passion, corruption, and betrayal. The Arcangelo family, residing on their private island, lives in a decaying palazzo, operating a glass furnace and witnessing their exhibition hall fall into ruin. As the world encroaches on their secluded existence, police boats and vaporetti bring investigators and curious onlookers to their crumbling corner of Venice. With two family members lost to the fire, both mystery and opportunity unfold. Detective Nic Costa, alongside his partner and a determined pathologist named Teresa Lupo, is tasked with uncovering the truth, despite the local desire for them to leave. They suspect that Uriel Arcangelo and his wife were murdered, with the predatory Englishman and the family of the deceased woman as potential suspects. As the investigation deepens, a web of desire, death, and deceit entangles them, leading to a shocking revelation. This tale, rich in atmosphere and suspense, offers an extraordinary reading experience.