The Savage Garden

Adam Strickland, a young scholar at Cambridge, is tasked with writing about a mysterious Tuscan garden dedicated to a 15th-century noblewoman. As he investigates, he uncovers unsettling hints of a possible past crime and becomes entangled in a complex historical web involving the villa's secrets. His deepening connection with the Signora Docci leads him to question whether his project is a genuine pursuit or part of a larger intrigue. The story weaves history, mystery, and personal discovery against the backdrop of a storied Italian estate.