Revenge: The Italian Rose Mafia Series bk 1

Revenge is a 2020 Page Turner Award FInalist.One man dreams of growing his legacy while another man plots to strip it from him. In Brusnengo, Italy, as WWII draws to an end, Beretta Vineyard’s profits rise, as do the opportunities to sell wine. But success comes at a high price, one that Rosario Beretta is not prepared to pay.Rosario grew up impoverished, but his poverty did not stifle his ambition. A veteran of The Great War, he returned to Brusnengo, married, and built Beretta Vineyards: a lifelong dream and legacy to support his family for generations. The pinnacle of his dream is to sell Beretta Wine in other countries. His favorite daughter and protege, Angelina, is vital to his success. Her intelligence and charm helped expand distribution. However, Rosario’s growing wealth draws the Godfather’s greedy eye, turning his dream into his worst nightmare. The Godfather accuses Rosario of murder and demands restitution. Unable to prove his innocence, Rosario is forced to choose between his daughter or his dream. To protect Angelina from marrying into a dangerous family, Rosario must give up the vineyard’s income. When greed blinds his parental instincts, his decision proves deadly. Now, something far more valuable than his legacy is in peril.Rosario’s wealth purchased him a ticket into a dangerous chess match, but a victory only resets the board.