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The body of a woman, clad in nothing but a fur coat and jewelry, is found floating in the Arno at dawn. Marshal Guarnaccia of the Florentine carabinieri identifies her as a foreigner who lived for years as a recluse in one of Florence’s most respectable hotels. But how and why did she die? Following a complex trail of blackmail, jewel theft, and drug-dealing, Marshal Guarnaccia finally tracks down the shocking truths about a cold-blooded murderer and his all-too-trusting victim. ** ### Review Magdalen Nabb is so good she's awesome." --*The Philadelphia Inquirer* "The standard police procedural . . . is transformed into a stylish mystery with delicacy and elegance." --*The Washington Post Book World* -- *Review* ### From the Publisher The body of a woman, clad only in a fur coat and jewelry, is found floating in the Arno at dawn. Marshal Guarnaccia of the Florentine carabinieri identifies her as a missing hotel guest. But how and why did she die? Was it a bizarre suicide? Or murder?" **Magdalen Nabb** was born and educated in England. She has lived in Florence since 1975.