The Night Villa

About the book

An engaging story of mystery, love, and betrayal, Carol Goodman's mesmerizing new book, The Night Villa, delves into the captivating lives of two extraordinary women from different eras.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 buried a city, its inhabitants, their secrets, and treasures. Many years later, the repercussions of this catastrophe have a profound impact on classics professor Sophie Chase.

Following a tragic incident at the University of Texas, Sophie escapes to Capri for solace, engrossed in her latest academic endeavor with her colleagues, star pupil, and the enigmatic business tycoon John Lyros.

Beneath layers of volcanic ash lies the Villa della Notte, where nobles from the first century resided alongside a captivating slave girl embroiled in an ancient scandal. Hidden in an underground maze are ancient documents thought to be lost forever, a temptation too irresistible for Sophie to ignore.

Suspicions, fear, and danger lurk in the forgotten passages beneath the once-opulent estate, especially when Sophie glimpses her former lover in the shadows, prompting her to question if she is chasing illusions or falling under the spell of the Night Villa.

The events that unfolded amidst the wrath of Vesuvius have given rise to darker schemes that draw Sophie into a web of surprising revelations and unseen threats.