This true story of the 1950s murder scandal that rocked Italy
portrays the Rome of romance, luxury, and glamour--as well as a
city of carnal crimes, sex, drugs, corruption, and cover-ups
On April 9, 1953, an attractive 21-year-old woman went missing
from her family home in Rome. Thirty-six hours later her body was
found washed up on a neglected beach at Torvaianica, 40 kilometers
from the Italian capital. Some said it was suicide, others, a
tragic accident. But could the mysterious death of this quiet,
conservative girl be linked to a drug-fueled orgy involving some of
the richest men in Italy? The short life and tragic death of Wilma
Montesi was played out against a fascinating backdrop. By the 1950s
Italy, in the wake of Mussolini's brutal Fascist government, was in
the process of reinventing itself, and with the help of Hollywood
stars such as Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, it seemed to be
succeeding. Suddenly Italy, and Rome in particular, was the most
glamorous place on earth. But the murder of Wilma Montesi exposed a
darker side of Roman life--a life of corruption, cover-ups, and
carnal pleasures.
General
Imprint: |
Canongate Books Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Authors: |
Stephen Gundle
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Dimensions: |
196 x 128 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
400 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84767-655-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
|
LSN: |
1-84767-655-3 |
Barcode: |
9781847676559 |
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