Publisher's Synopsis
Rimini. A name that evokes images of sunny beaches, colorful umbrellas, wild night parties and an atmosphere of carefreeness that seems suspended in time. But beneath the glittering surface of this seaside city lie dark secrets, tormented passions and uncomfortable truths just waiting to be revealed. It is in this vibrant and contradictory scenario that the story of "A Swede in Rimini" takes place, a gripping mystery that will lead you to discover the hidden side of the Romagna Riviera, where the border between reality and fiction becomes increasingly thinner. The protagonist of our story is Ingrid, a Swedish woman who decides to spend her summer holidays in Rimini, attracted by the irresistible charm of this city and the promise of an unforgettable adventure. But what begins as a simple pleasure trip soon turns into a waking nightmare when Ingrid finds herself embroiled in a mystery that will test her courage and her intelligence. The disappearance of a young tourist, the suspicions that gather on ambiguous and elusive characters, the clues that seem to lead to dead ends: Ingrid will find herself having to face a series of enigmas that will call into question everything she believed in. But who is Ingrid really? What does her past hide? And what are the reasons that pushed you to choose Rimini as your holiday destination? As the story unfolds, we will discover that Ingrid is not just a simple tourist looking for fun, but a complex and multifaceted woman, marked by a traumatic experience that has left an indelible mark on her soul. Her arrival in Rimini is not accidental, but the result of a very specific plan, dictated by a desire for revenge that has been brewing within her for years. The mystery of the tourist's disappearance is thus intertwined with Ingrid's personal story, creating a whirlwind of emotions and twists that will keep you glued to the pages of this book. But "A Swede in Rimini" is not just a gripping mystery, it is also a journey to discover a city that hides many surprises. Through Ingrid's eyes, we will discover the most evocative places in Rimini, from the alleys of the historic center to the crowded beaches, from the nightclubs to the mysterious pine forest that extends behind the city. But above all, we will discover the characters who populate this microcosm, each with their own secrets, their own ambitions and their own fears. There is the owner of the guesthouse where Ingrid is staying, a charming and ambiguous man, who seems to be hiding something shady . There is the young waitress, beautiful and enterprising, who tries to win Ingrid's heart. And then there are the other guests of the guesthouse, a gallery of eccentric and bizarre characters, each of whom could be the culprit of the mystery that envelops the city. But that is not all. "A Swede in Rimini" is also a novel that speaks to us about universal themes such as love, revenge, justice and the search for truth. Through Ingrid's events, we will be called to reflect on the meaning of life, the strength of destiny and the ability to forgive. But above all, we will be called to confront our inner demons, our fears and our fragilities. Because deep down, each of us has a secret to hide, a past to forget and a future to build. And like Ingrid, we too are called to make choices, to make decisions that can change the course of our lives. In this sense, "A Swede in Rimini" is a novel that invites us to reflect on our existence, to question our role in the world and to seek our place in society. But above all, it is a novel that invites us to never give up, to fight for what we believe in and to chase our dreams, even when all seems lost. Because ultimately, life is a mystery to be solved, an enigma to be deciphered. And as in any self-respecting mystery, even in this case the truth is closer than we think.
