The Etruscan

By Linda Lappin

Book Overview

American photographer Harriet Sackett, travels to Italy in 1922 to capture images of ancient Etruscan tombs. There, she falls for Count Federigo, a mysterious and charismatic figure who-jokingly-claims to be an Etruscan spirit. As her obsession with him grows, Harriet's mental state begins to unravel, leading to a series of dark discoveries. The story is told through the perspective of her English cousins, who read Harriet's diary to uncover the truth about Federigo. Is Harriet's lover a conman, a ghost, or a figment of Harriet's imagination? Romance and intrigue unfold amid Tuscan villas and eerie Etruscan landscapes in this prize-winning gothic novel.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DD28TRY8
• ISBN13: 9798990335806
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Pleasure Boat Studio
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Suspense, Mystery, and Passion in Tuscia

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I felt magically pulled in by the story right from the beginning. The characters are well developed, multidimensional, and credible. The writing is beautiful. I also loved the attention to details like food and the landscape. I found the story unpredictable as well, a characteristic I appreciate in a novel.