RENAISSANCE OF EVIL [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

When Piero, a reclusive British screenwriter who specializes in adapting Shakespearean plays for film, seeks escape from a crumbling personal life, he finds unexpected refuge at a secluded country estate in America. His reluctant hostess, Serena Howard, a widowed art restoration specialist still grieving the loss of her husband, is unprepared for the disruption his presence brings to her carefully curated solitude.At first, their connection is chilly—he, brooding and irascible; she, fiercely independent and guarded. But, as spring unfolds into summer and their lives begin to entwine amidst lush gardens and shared moments, a tentative bond forms. Beneath the surface, each harbors pain and secrets that refuse to stay buried. When an international art syndicate escalates its demands for Serena’s skills, fear invades their everyday lives, and Interpol becomes involved. Her expertise in the meticulous restoration of World War II looted artworks is prized—too much. Serena is terrorized, and the desire for safety takes them on unexpected journeys far afield.Set against a richly drawn pastoral backdrop, Renaissance of Evil is a sensuous and layered tale of trauma, emotional reawakening, suspense, and redemption. With lyrical prose and cinematic detail, Alex Orsini crafts an intimate portrait of two haunted souls colliding in a world filled with beauty and insidious danger. Read more