Many thanks to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing, and Hachette Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the latest thriller by a favorite, Lisa Scottoline, with the audio wonderfully narrated by Maria Marquis. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
Julia is mourning the murder of her husband when she receives notice that she has inherited a Tuscan villa and vineyard. But Julia doesn't know her benefactor, a stranger named Emilia Rossi. Because Julia is adopted, she thinks this could be a link to her past and heads to Italy. But the villa is in shambles and Rossi apparently was a paranoid recluse, although they both apparently shared a fascination with astrology. Before long, Julia also feels paranoid and suspects she's being followed. Is she in danger or is she losing her mind?
I'm a huge fan of Scottoline, although this book seems a bit of a departure from her normal books. It had slight gothic and supernatural vibes in addition to all the astrology mentions, There are multiple mysteries involved and while it seemed like it might veer off, I appreciated how the ending tied up the plots. There's a touch of romance as well and the Italian setting and food descriptions were definitely on point. I alternated between reading and listening for an immersive experience and enjoyed them both!
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