The Lizard's Bite

On a small island near Venice, a devastating fire at a glassmaking shop claims two lives, leading to the implication of a wealthy Englishman and the assignment of investigators from Rome to a case shunned by locals. The Arcangelo family, struggling in their decaying palazzo, finds their secrets and struggles laid bare as curiosity seekers and potential buyers descend upon their crumbling haven. Detective Nic Costa and his team delve into the enigmatic circumstances of the fatal incident, contending with a web of desire, deception, and the pressure to abandon the investigation, despite knowing the truth of the Arcangelo family's tragic fate.