Accusations flew. The staff was questioned. The guests turned on one another. Amidst the shouting, Bella realized the thief wasn't a criminal, but a desperate young server trying to fund a family escape from Danioni’s thugs. The Resolution
The year is 1926. The Italian Riviera sparkles with a deceptive innocence, its turquoise waters masking the growing shadows of Mussolini’s Italy. At Hotel Portofino, the scent of sea salt and lemon trees mingles with the sharp tang of gin and the underlying hum of political tension.
A wealthy British family whose daughter, Alice, looked far too pale for a summer holiday.
Bella refused, her British resolve hardening. But Cecil, ever the opportunist, had already struck a deal with Danioni to cover his gambling debts. The betrayal hung in the air like the humid Mediterranean heat. The Climax