Persecution
In a sprawling villa on the outskirts of Rome, the internationally revered pediatric oncologist Leo Pontecorvo and his family—wife Rachel and their two amiable children—have gathered for dinner. The scene is perfect in every way, until, that is, a horrifying accusation airs on the evening news...
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In a sprawling villa on the outskirts of Rome, the internationally revered pediatric oncologist Leo Pontecorvo and his family—wife Rachel and their two amiable children—have gathered for dinner. The scene is perfect in every way, until, that is, a horrifying accusation airs on the evening news concerning Leo Pontecorvo himself. From this point on, nothing will ever be the same. A spotlight is turned on Leo that reveals the mistakes, regrets, and contradictions of a lifetime. Every detail of his private and professional life is about to come under scrutiny, to be debated by both friends and foes, by ravenous reporters and punctilious prosecutors. But Leo could bear all this if it weren’t for the suspicious gazes of his wife and children. Surely they, of all people, believe in his innocence!
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781609450748 (1609450744)
Publish date: July 31st 2012
Publisher: Europa Editions
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
Series: The Friendly Fire of Memories (#1)
Rating: 3.9* of fiveThe Book Description: In a sprawling villa on the outskirts of Rome, the members of the Pontecorvo family have gathered for dinner. Leo Pontecorvo, an internationally revered pediatric oncologist, is forty-eight. His wife, Rachel, is a physician and the loving mother to Filippo a...
I received a copy of this novel through the GoodReads First Reads program, and greatly appreciate the opportunity to review this book. Persecution, aptly subtitled "The Friendly Fire of Memories", by Alessandro Piperno, starts of with a major revelation. Leo Pontecorvo is accused of having an affair...