increasingly bumped up my anxiety, notch by excruciatingly-taut notch. The held me in thrall. The made me audibly gasp in shock. And, the of the wildly-captivating plot kept me swiping the pages feverishly. Ella embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth about her family. A World War II diary and the 21st century collide as she desperately chases every clue in a faraway and unfamiliar setting where the real story begins. Who can be trusted and who has something to hide? One dark secret leads to another. Will Ella expose the family's secrets, forever altering their lives, or become part of a lie that's been carefully hidden for decades? "In 7 decades, I have read a LOT of books! Believe me, this one is in my all-time top 3!" " is a page turner that takes a hold on you from the start and you won't be able to put it down." - "The aura of suspense increasingly bumped up my anxiety, notch by excruciatingly-taut notch." - "The plot is suspenseful with many twists and a surprising and poignant ending." "What an incredible story - riveting - couldn't put it down! Great character development. I hope there is a sequel to see what Ella does next." - Kathy is a mystery novel by Krissy Baccaro which begins on the streets of Skaneateles, in upstate New York. Ella Perri stands at the foot of her grandparents' home on the lake unprepared to enter after the recent death of her beloved grandfather, Poppy. Although profoundly saddened by Poppy's death, Ella is no stranger to loss. Before entering the house, she reflects on a letter she found containing a secret about a crime that might have involved her grandfather. She also reflects on something Poppy said before he passed...watch who you trust. Ella discovers additional letters hidden in unexpected places. The letters and contents of the box take her on a journey through the streets of Tropea, Italy where Poppy, his family, and Gianna grew up. As many of her fears are confirmed, a truth emerges that she's not prepared for and she must decide...