Tecla Montesisto, the last diva of world opera, is a force of nature—strong, commanding, and intimidating. To the outside world, she's a terrible woman, but beneath that tough exterior lies something far worse. Just ask her long-suffering husband, Renato, who has endured years of emotional abuse at her hands. After her latest triumph at the Rome Opera House, another violent altercation with Renato leaves Tecla seemingly vanishing without a trace. Confidences shared with her loyal assistant, Jimmy, hint that this disappearance might not be so accidental, but rather a voluntary escape by the capricious diva.

Tecla is the cousin of Betty, Cassy's partner, and despite the Montesisto family's disapproval of their relationship, Cassy is hired by Martina, Tecla's agent, to investigate her sudden disappearance. As a more experienced and intuitive detective, Cassy begins her investigation within Tecla's inner circle, supported by the sharp and determined Inspector Lippolis, Marshal Marchionni, and Ignazio with his valuable sugar-paper-colored folders.

As Cassy uncovers hidden layers within Tecla's world, her instincts and mysterious extrasensory perceptions—growing increasingly intense and painful—push her closer to the truth. Her detective journey reveals not just the secrets behind the diva's disappearance, but also the tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and twisted love that surrounded her. Cassy's detective on the hunt mentality leads her to a shocking revelation about the fate of Tecla.

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