<p><b>“Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page.” —Mark Sullivan, author of <i>Beneath a Scarlet Sky</i></b></p><p><b>Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Tuscan Child</i> and <i>Above the Bay of Angels</i>.</b></p><p>Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper…<i>Venice</i>. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than sixty years.</p><p>It’s 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. For her students, it’s a wealth of history, art, and beauty. For Juliet, it’s poignant mem