Accusations flew. The staff was questioned. The guests turned on one another. Amidst the shouting, Bella realized the thief wasn't a criminal, but a desperate young server trying to fund a family escape from Danioni’s thugs. The Resolution
An aging Italian noblewoman with a trunk full of secrets and a sharp tongue. Hotel Portofino
A wealthy British family whose daughter, Alice, looked far too pale for a summer holiday. Accusations flew
Trouble began during the mid-summer gala. As the jazz band played, Danioni, the local fascist leader, cornered Bella in the kitchen. He didn't want money this time; he wanted information on a guest suspected of anti-government sympathies. the local fascist leader
A vibrant French woman whose presence made the traditional guests whisper behind their fans. The Conflict