{"product_id":"9780698185722","title":"Shadows on the Lake: A Stefania Valenti Mystery","description":"\u003cb\u003eA new atmospheric Italian mystery novel set in Lake Como, introducing the clever and captivating Inspector Stefania Valenti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e During the construction of a new road to the Swiss border in the mountains above Lake Como, the remains of a young man are unearthed on the powerful Cappelletti family’s property. On the case is Stefania Valenti, forty-five, divorced with a young daughter, and a brilliant, determined police inspector. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Her investigation takes her back to World War II and deep into the history of the region, a place that during the war attracted smugglers, deserters, secret agents, and fleeing Jews. Steeped in the beautiful atmosphere of Northern Italy, Valenti’s investigation brings to light a family’s secret, a tragic romance, and reveals a fascinating piece of Italian history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Trade Paperback edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125373059312,"sku":"9780698185722","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698185722_p0.jpg?v=1763621092","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698185722","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}