The Italian Literary Thriller SensationA young girl has disappeared in Rome. As rain lashes the ancient streets, two men sit in a café near the Piazza Navona and discuss the case. They are members of the ancient Penitenzieri - a unique Italian group, linked to the Vatican, and trained in the detection of true evil.But they are not alone. Sandra - a brilliant forensics expert with a tragic past - is also working on the case. When their paths cross, they uncover a terrible secret, hidden in the dark recesses of Rome.Beautifully capturing the atmosphere of Rome, this spellbinding literary thriller from the author of The Whisperer blends a page-turning plot with fascinating historical fact.