The Medici Curse, Daco S. Auffenorde
The Medici Curse, Daco S. Auffenorde
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The Medici Curse

Author: Daco S. Auffenorde

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 9 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2025


Synopsis

When aspiring artist Anna de' Medici Rossi inherits her family's opulent villa in Tuscany, she returns to a place steeped in tragedy and mystery. Living there as a child, Anna suffered from debilitating night terrors, frequently waking to find that she had wandered far from bed. During one such episode when Anna was twelve, her mother took a fatal tumble down the stairs. Vittoria's death was officially ruled an accident, but an heirloom ruby-and-diamond necklace was missing from her bruised neck. Whispered suspicions suggest that Anna pushed her mother and stole the precious jewels. Anna, remembering little from that night, is afraid they're right. But if that's true, then what became of the necklace, which has long been associated with legends of a family curse?

Now back in Tuscany after sixteen years, Anna is shunned by the local townspeople as a killer who escaped justice, while only a few distant relatives and an old childhood friend offer solace. As she explores the sprawling villa, Anna uncovers hidden rooms and memories shrouded in fog, reigniting the violent night terrors of her youth. Plagued by unsettling visions and eerie occurrences, she questions her sanity and embarks on a harrowing journey to unravel the truth of her past. As her search deepens, she confronts shocking revelations that expose her to dangers she never anticipated.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather on July 02, 2025

#ad much love for my advance copy @scarletsuspense #partner Medici Curse Loved the family tree before the book even started - such a fun way to start things off. Anna returns home after sixteen years away. As a child, she was plagued by nightmares and haunted by the feeling that someone - or something......more

Goodreads review by Literary on June 19, 2025

Was Anna responsible for the death of her mother who fell down the stairs at their Tuscan villa years ago? This dazzling gothic tale will keep you up into the wee smalls, lights blazing 'til dawn. Whew!......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on June 28, 2025

The Medici Curse is a fast-paced historical thriller. It has a nice mix of art, mystery, and romance. I enjoyed trying to unravel the secrets tied to this ancient curse and I liked the twists through out the story. The past and present timelines kept me entertained for hours. The setting in Italy is......more

Goodreads review by Christine on May 20, 2025

The Medici Curse By: Daco S. Auffenorde Publisher: Scarlet Pub Date: July 1, 2025 Sharing with THE PULSE Tuscany is gorgeous and the food, people and culture lures tourists every year. I have had the pleasure to see parts of Italy, so I could vision the scenes. This novel is perfect for those who enjoy a......more

Goodreads review by booked.with.julia on June 10, 2025

I love gothic thrillers…throw in the setting of Tuscany and I am obsessed. Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse is buzzing about this one for good reason! It has a moody Tuscan setting, an ancient ruby necklace gone missing, and the looming question…what really happened to Anna’s mother that night? I was c......more