The Secret of Altamura (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9784867523131)

It is 1943, and the Nazis control large parts of Italy. Colonel Anselm Bernhardt devotes his attention to stealing Italian art - and having his way with Italian women - but there is one great treasure that he covets even more.

In present day, his grandson swears to make amends for Bernhardt's crimes, but is bitten by the same temptation. When he begins his search for the mysterious treasure in southern Italy, he discovers a secret that can change the course of history.

Based on historical events, The Secret of Altamura takes you back to the cloud of terror that hung over wartime Italy, and invites you to explore the secrets that were hidden from the Nazi invaders.