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Synopsis
Devastated by her husband's death, Kathy Malone has traveled to his childhood home, hoping to come to terms with the recent tragedy. Here in the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany, she seeks solace—and discovers something sinister instead. Befriending a lonely boy named Pietro—accepting the chilly hospitality of the aristocratic Contessa Morandini—Kathy begins to uncover the pieces of an ominous puzzle and hints of a deadly obsession. And now she has stumbled upon a murderous plot that could cost Kathy her life—for it was meant to stay hidden... forever.
Is The Grey Beginning appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Gothic suspense novel contains mysterious deaths, a murder plot, and psychological tension involving a grieving widow uncovering dangerous secrets. Violence is implied rather than graphic, with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of a loved one, and grief.
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the atmospheric Italian setting and the suspenseful mystery as a grieving woman uncovers deadly secrets.