This book felt like an old manuscript rescued from the depths of a forgotten desk drawer. It completely lacked the finesse of his earlier work.

Such a fine, rare gift is an historic novel that becomes one if sweet romance at the same time that iL Duce, Musolini, meets his end. Yep, I liked it and look forward to reading Martin Cruz Smiths’ other novels featuring Arkady Renko.

Might not seem intriguing but pulls you in soon enough