Set in Italy on the brink of a terrifying Nazi occupation, Tessa Harris weaves an unforgettable tale of female bravery, cultural resistance, and high-stakes sabotage.
The story opens in June 1940 as fascist blackshirts threaten Il Scorpione—a genteel circle of expatriate Englishwomen living in Florence. When their tea rooms are shut down and the women face imminent internment, Dr. Angelina “Lina” Leone steps in. To secure safe passage for her beloved Aunt Agatha, Lina uses her profound knowledge of Renaissance art to work for the local fascists. Her grim assignment? Authenticate priceless art ruthlessly plundered from Jewish families.
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