I really like Lisa Scottoline's lawyer based novels. But she ventures into some other genres and this psychological thriller, The Unraveling of Julia, is a fun page turner.
Julia Pritzker's husband was murdered in Philly and she's still recovering. Then news arrive from Italy - she's inherited a fortune, a Tuscan villa, and a vineyard. How? Why? Julia was adopted and has no biological history. A jaunt to Italy becomes quite the adventure.
The villa seems haunted. Clues appear to indicate Julia might be related to Emilia Rossi and a Renaissance Duchess - Caterina Sforza. And husband, Mike's murder, no longer seems random. Whoa!
cover blurb - Before long, Julia fears she's being followed. Events turn deadly, and Julia's search for identity becomes a harrowing struggle for sanity - and survival.
Solid poolside read with a satisfying conclusion. Scottoline does not disappoint.
Hi Joanne - I think I moved away from posting a comment ... so I'll go again - blame it on the Red Arrows that are whizzing around here at the moment ... noisy machines!! It sounds an intriguing read - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt was different from her usual lawyer scoop. It’s a good summer poolside read. Take care!!
DeleteI lack the courage to ready scary stories like this. I'm glad you don't. Have a great weekend over there, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteOh I can handle it in daylight. Otherwise- nope.
DeleteGood summer read.