Christobel Kent Livres

The final instalment of the Sandro Cellini series: a twisting psychological thriller set in a long-forgotten commune outside Florence.

When Niccolo Rosselli, the driven, charismatic leader of a Florentine political movement, collapses at a rally, his young party immediately comes under threat. And when it emerges that his long time partner, Flavia, has disappeared, leaving behind not only a devastated husband but their newborn son, the political becomes dangerously personal - and Sandro Cellini is drafted in to investigate. The trail leads to a tired sea-side town and a modest hotel, where Flavia chose to end her life. But Cellini isn't satisfied - why would one so young and with so much to live for, walk away from all she loves?..As he digs into Flavia's secret world, however, Sandro uncovers the hidden life of a woman consumed with private passions and a deadly, dark obsession. And as the private and public realms intersect, he cannot forget that life in modern Italy has a perilous edge - fuelled as much by rage as desire.

A standalone novel from Christobel Kent, bestselling author of The Loving Husband

An international bestseller captivates readers with its compelling narrative and universal themes. The story intricately weaves together diverse characters facing significant challenges, exploring their emotional journeys and personal growth. With rich, vivid settings and a gripping plot, the book invites readers to reflect on deeper societal issues while providing an engaging escape. The author’s unique voice and storytelling prowess have resonated with a global audience, making it a must-read for those seeking both entertainment and insight.

A NEW SANDRO CELLINI MYSTERY - 'Brooding Italian noir' Independent on SundayFlorence is deserted. The sluggish Arno and the Ponte Vecchio shimmer in the summer haze. A corpse lies on the roadside, waiting for discovery...

When Sandro Cellini agrees to become head of security for a luxurious private residence overlooking the glittering expanse of Florence, he has no idea of the horrors he is about to uncover.

The story revolves around a vanished barmaid and the lengths her friend is willing to go to uncover the truth. As the narrative unfolds, it promises a gripping exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary life. With a reputation for crafting intense psychological thrillers, the author delivers a well-paced and intricately plotted tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

When a young English girl goes missing from among Florence's hard-drinking, high-living community of foreign art students, ex-policeman, good husband and newly-minted private detective Sandro Cellini is at first unwilling to see any connection with his investigation of the suicide of an elderly Jewish architect. But as he investigates the circumstances of Claudio Gentileschi's death more closely, the connections between the cases multiply, and Sandro's first case turns out to be darker and more complex than he could have imagined...

An entrancing story that is one of the most absorbing examinations of the English in Italy since A Room With A View. Set during one week in springtime Florence, A Party In San Niccolo follows the events leading up to the seventy-fifth birthday party for Frances Richardson, a much-loved English resident. Around her, Frances' friends are gearing up for the party too: Frank, a disenchanted journalist; Jane, who runs an Italian cookery school for rich Home Counties wives; her shady husband Niccolo; and Gina, a beleaguered mother-of-three who has come to Florence for a break. Before the week is out love, death, family secrets and old memories will come to a head at Frances' party, with dramatic results...

'Suddenly, she felt the thrill of being in so foreign a place, far more foreign that she had expected; a place where anything might happen ...' The restored Tuscan farmhouse on the edge of an ancient wood is the perfect setting for a late September holiday. As Justine Elliott, ehr friends and their families from university gather to relax and unwind, she hopes it will be a chance to put the most tragic events of the prvious year behind them all. However, the apparently peaceful Italian countryside holds as many secrets as its visitors and, before the week is out, the past and the present will collide, with unexpected and dramatic results ...