Passionate love, class, and a mystery set in sunlit Sorrento
In Tarantella, Edith Macvane spins a sweeping tale of love and obligation that moves between moonlit graveyards, elegant villas, and bustling harbor streets. A young Italian nobleman tends to his family’s graves at dawn, crossing paths with a graceful stranger who asks questions that cut to the heart of his past. As secrets surface and loyalties shift, the story unfurls with a lush sense of place, from the scent of orange blossoms to the glow of Easter sunlight on the bay. The book blends romance, suspense, and a portrait of social ambition in a single, unforgettable arc.
- Follow the Duca di Fiorestanni as he confronts a memory that still haunts him and the mystery surrounding a drowned woman and a beloved grave.
- Watch two very different women—one drawn to a life among the aristocracy, the other pressed by circumstance—grapple with duty, desire, and the costs of their choices.
- Experience vivid Italian scenery, a tapestry of family history, and a web of intrigue that tests trust and courage.
- Encounter a cast of memorable figures, from devoted peasants to cosmopolitan travelers, each adding color and tension to the unfolding drama.
Ideal for readers who savor literary fiction with a strong sense of setting, character conflict, and a slowly revealed secret.