Central Park

<p>In <em>Central Park</em> Steven Morelli masterfully interweaves history and romance transporting readers from bustling pre-war New York to the politically charged corridors of the Vatican. Tommy McCabe Martin affectionately known as Mac is unexpectedly plucked from his Wall Street law firm's polished floors and thrust into the world of international espionage. As a counsel to the Vatican Mac's descriptive reports about Italy its people and their sentiments towards Fascism and America earn the attention of President Roosevelt. </p><p>Yet amidst the political tension Mac's heart is ensnared by two women: the mysterious Slavic spy Sara who vanishes as swiftly as she appears and the enchanting Italian belle Carla whom he weds in a ceremony worthy of royalty. As Mac's world is further embroiled in the war's turmoil their lives take unexpected turns from the glitzy world of Broadway to the dangerous frontlines in Sicily. With vivid portrayals of iconic settings like the Brooklyn Navy Yard Little Italy and the glamorous steamship journeys across the Atlantic Morelli paints an immersive tapestry of love betrayal and destiny.</p>