An Italian Getaway Meant to Mend a Friendship Unearths the Dark Truth of a Notorious 1974 Murder
Best friends Emily and Chess head to Villa Aestas in Italy to mend their fractured relationship. But the villa has a notorious reputation: in 1974, it was the site of a brutal murder during a summer of rock-and-roll and high-profile writers. As Emily becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind that cold case, she realizes the house’s dark history is starting to mirror her own tense friendship with Chess. The Villa is a dual-timeline thriller where the competitive bond between two women is just as dangerous as the secrets buried in the Italian countryside.
Book Details
ISBN: 9781250834591
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date:
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Pages: 304
Author:
Rachel Hawkins
Language: English
Curator's Note:
Hawkins delivers an atmospheric thriller set in an Italian villa, alternating between a contemporary writing retreat and a 1974 murder involving a group of rock stars. The narrative tracks the fracturing friendship of two women as their personal resentments begin to parallel the villa’s violent history, focusing on themes of creative competition and betrayal. It is a precise recommendation for fans of dual-timeline mysteries who enjoy the summer gothic trope and stories that examine the darker side of artistic inspiration.
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