Nancy_Jim

What are the odds that a young man at the mercy of peasantry living for survival, would come to be the most affluent Hotel owner in one of the biggest cities in Italy? 
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Meet Santo Martini: 
A poor young man from Sarco Paraceno who finds himself in Palermo. His initial plans of getting a regular job at a restaurant get thwarted the moment he accidentally witnesses the death of the famous owner of the grandest hotel in Palermo —'Hotel Magnífico'. 

He makes a pact with death and in return, gets all the luxury and fame he always dreamed of. But with a mission to complete and a faceless mafia lord on his track, will he be able to cheat death for so long? 

Stay tuned with me as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ominous death of the actual owner of the Magnífico. While, we observe Santo journey through the routes of deep-rooted secrets, brutality, life threats, guilt, love, and deceit, to attain the zenith of mouth-watery luxury and stability. 

Cover art not mine. [Temp. cover]

Love and Deceit

As the car continued to speed up, she recounted how she got accosted earlier, and was amused by it. 'So, this is your finest bet to keep watch over me? This is lame and childish!' She muttered to herself. At that instant, she decided to place a call through to Rico by making use of the car's Bluetooth system. Quickly, the voice of her recipient echoed to her hearing. 


"Godmother!" he began, "I am here, waiting for-"


She cut him off, "Change of plans, Rico!"


"Boss, what do you mean?" A moment of silence ensued, causing him to feel bothered by his question.


"Let's meet up tomorrow," she paused, "What have you collected so far?"


Belinda was running out of patience, "Go straight to the point, will you?"


Chapter 36