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In the winding canals of Venice, artist Martin Snow's fate intertwines with an enigmatic German writer, wealthy and world-weary, with a haunting tale yet to share. Shockingly, this story mirrors Martin's own past, pushing him to confront family secrets that have long been buried.
As Martin digs deeper, he's forced to make painful decisions that wound his loved ones. The backlash is swift and fierce, but the truth remains elusive. Only two men hold the key to unravelling the mystery: the stranger and his frail grandfather, bound by the memories of a shared war and a captivating woman.
As Martin edges closer to the truth, he faces a dilemma: expose dark family secrets that might shatter his world, or continue living a life draped in half-truths. One thing is certain - his journey will lead him, and those he holds dear, down a treacherous path where past and present collide.
About the author
Born in Leicester in 1952, Spencer Coleman spent his early years near Portsmouth. He has been a successful artist in oils for over 30 years, working with Harrods and Danbury Mint, to name just a few companies. He is a former member of the CWA and has published five novels and two short stories. This is his sixth suspense book. His print, Bottoms Up, was a big seller around the world. He likes snow-skiing and tennis. He has one son, who now runs the family gallery in Lincoln, now sadly closed, owing to poor economy. In 2015, Spencer suffered a stroke, but he is recovering well.
