Death Walks on the Snow

Matt Turtledove

Casa editrice: Sf-Publish

Sinossi

The story revolves around Margherita De Santis, a beautiful and captivating woman, trapped in a life that suffocates her. Forced into an unhappy marriage with Eginaldo De Santis, a cruel and jealous man, and tormented by the vulgarities of her father-in-law, Margherita lives in a hopeless world. Her love for Enrico Balestri, a sensitive and wealthy man, offers her a dream of freedom and passion, but this forbidden relationship places her at the center of intrigue and suspicion.One night, Enrico tries to negotiate with Eginaldo to free Margherita from the marriage. However, the confrontation turns violent, and the situation worsens when Eginaldo fakes his own death to take revenge on Enrico and Margherita. The investigation, conducted amid tension and sudden twists, eventually leads Gabriele D’Annunzio to solve the mystery thanks to his extraordinary analytical ability. The truth comes to light: Eginaldo is alive and has orchestrated everything to frame Enrico.While Margherita and Enrico’s innocence is proven, their love story appears stronger than ever. In parallel, the passionate affair between D’Annunzio and Eleonora unfolds, culminating in a fiery "eighth adventure" that reflects desire, moral tension, and transgression.

Disponibile da: 04/06/2025.

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