Dee Russ Smith

The Crimson Violin Dee Russ Smith

The Crimson Violin is the smooth continuation of The Golden Moon. Recovering at her Grandfather's once famous Italian Villa, Maria is haunted by the unsolved mystery of missing artwork and jewels from the wrecked cruise ship. Meanwhile, away from her home, she learns the history of her Italian heritage. The reader experiences Italy's wine country, Rome's summer Olympics, and Central Italy's famous Annual Grape Harvest. Maria is surrounded by music, friends, and family and is bequeathed a symbolic, crimson violin from her Grandfather. She endures a perilous experience, which discovers Italy's famous artwork. Throughout her travels Maria's heart is never far from her true love, Jeff, whom she thought she had lost for good. The reader will find The Crimson Violin to be a wholesome exciting adventure where everyone falls in love. The novel is especially appealing to teenagers, mothers, and grandmothers.