The Tuscan Game (The Scarlet Jester Series)

The perfect villa. The perfect vacation. The perfect puzzle.For Tom, Linda, and their friends, the sprawling stone estate in the Tuscan hills was supposed to be a peaceful winter escape. But the villa is more than just a postcard-ready rental; it is a place of secrets, hidden rooms, and locked doors.When a dusty journal and a wax-sealed envelope are discovered in the library, the group is invited to play "The Game." It seems like a harmless adventure curated by an eccentric owner—a scavenger hunt leading from the dark, iron-smelling depths of the cantina to the soaring rafters of the grand hall.Driven by the thrill of the chase, they divert ancient water wheels, align copper conduits, and unlock the villa’s history, clue by tantalizing clue. They believe they are playing for a prize of untold value.But as the sun sets and the final key turns, the group realizes too late that some puzzles are better left unsolved. The game has rules they don't understand, and the prize waiting in the dark is not what they expected. Read more