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Okie Hearts and Venetian Secrets
Paperback
Series: The Small Town, Big World Mysteries, Book 3
Publisher: Carrie Ray
Published: Mar 11 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the heart of Italy, two best friends, Pearl and Violet, embark on a journey that transforms their lives. Pearl, a small-town writer with a love for cozy mysteries, and Violet, a pragmatic adventurer, travel to Tuscany seeking a leisurely escape filled with art, history, and romance. However, their trip takes a thrilling turn when they uncover cryptic clues tied to the powerful Bellini family, a lineage with a shadowy past connected to organized crime and the art world.
Drawn into a labyrinth of hidden heirlooms, coded symbols, ancient recipes, and abandoned vineyards, the duo finds themselves entangled in a dangerous web of intrigue spanning centuries. With the help of Matteo, a charming local architect, and Isabella, a courageous woman haunted by her family's legacy, they piece together the truth behind the Bellini dynasty. As the stakes rise, Pearl and Violet must navigate moral dilemmas, confront the enigmatic patriarch of the Bellini family, and make choices that could alter history.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tuscany, this novel is a rich tapestry of historical intrigue, quiet romance, and the enduring power of friendship. It explores themes of resilience, courage, and the unexpected ways the past shapes the present.
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