The Maskmaker
Secrets lie behind every mask. Some were never meant to be uncovered.

In the mist-veiled canals of modern-day Venice, art historian Lucia Bianchi makes a stunning discovery: a centuries-old mask with hidden gold patterns and mysterious symbols buried beneath its paint. As she begins to restore the artifact for a prestigious museum exhibition, Lucia experiences vivid dreams—visions that trace the footsteps of Elena Rossetti, the vanished daughter of an 18th-century Venetian maskmaker.

What begins as a conservation project soon spirals into a conspiracy centuries in the making. Elena's story unfolds in parallel, revealing a fearless young woman who risked everything to expose a betrayal that reached the highest ranks of the Venetian Republic. As Lucia digs deeper, she finds herself hunted by modern forces desperate to keep those secrets buried—and forced to decide whether the truth is worth the price of unmasking.

Blending historical intrigue with a richly atmospheric setting, The Maskmaker weaves together dual timelines, coded artwork, and the power of legacy. It's a story about the women who remember when others forget, and the masks we all wear to survive.