A young scholar from Cambridge is sent to Tuscany where he will spend the summer preparing a monograph on the famous Docci garden. His professor is convinced Adam will be able to find the truth hidden in the creation of this fifteenth century garden. The current Docci family is welcoming and Adam is set to spend some time enjoying the sun and getting over his broken relationship, but as he delves into the mysterious layout of the garden he begins to realize there is something out of sync with the current history at Villa Docci. World War II has left scars all across Europe and the Doccis are no exception as the sealed off third floor is testament to. A horrible murder took place there and since the day of its happening, it has left a pall lingering over the family.
Adam starts to piece together the secrets of the garden and finds that there are more than just ghosts hidden in it, there is a curse that follows this family and the deeper he digs the closer he comes to the truth of what happened that fateful day on the third floor. Will he be able to bring closure to both mysteries or has he unwittingly stepped into a deadly game of chess as an unknowing pawn? The shadows that linger at Villa Docci mask the tapestry of betrayal that has been years in the making and not everyone wants the truth brought to light.
Although an intriguing mystery and well written, I found it stagnating several times. I I felt as though the story was being told to me by someone who had had to tell it so many times before, they did so now by rote. The overall effect for me was a let down, but as always, check it our for yourself and decide if the Docci mystery is an intrigue worthy of your bookshelf.
Adam starts to piece together the secrets of the garden and finds that there are more than just ghosts hidden in it, there is a curse that follows this family and the deeper he digs the closer he comes to the truth of what happened that fateful day on the third floor. Will he be able to bring closure to both mysteries or has he unwittingly stepped into a deadly game of chess as an unknowing pawn? The shadows that linger at Villa Docci mask the tapestry of betrayal that has been years in the making and not everyone wants the truth brought to light.
Although an intriguing mystery and well written, I found it stagnating several times. I I felt as though the story was being told to me by someone who had had to tell it so many times before, they did so now by rote. The overall effect for me was a let down, but as always, check it our for yourself and decide if the Docci mystery is an intrigue worthy of your bookshelf.
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