That night, a storm rolled off the Ligurian Sea. In the chaos of thunder and flickering candlelight, a valuable painting went missing from Cecil’s study—the centerpiece of his secret sale.
A vibrant French woman whose presence made the traditional guests whisper behind their fans. The Conflict Hotel Portofino
The year is 1926. The Italian Riviera sparkles with a deceptive innocence, its turquoise waters masking the growing shadows of Mussolini’s Italy. At Hotel Portofino, the scent of sea salt and lemon trees mingles with the sharp tang of gin and the underlying hum of political tension. That night, a storm rolled off the Ligurian Sea