In the Garden of Monsters : Mira : 9780778310570 : 0778310574 : 24 Oct 2024 : A Goodreads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Book of Fall 2024 "A sinister romance and hypnotic Gothic fairytale-surreal and luscious with a fascinating twist on the story of Hades and Persephone." -Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne A woman with no past. A man who seems to know her. And a monstrous garden that could be the border between their worlds... Italy, 1948 Julia Lombardi is a mystery even to herself. The beautiful model can't remember where she's from, where she's been or how she came to live in Rome. When she receives an offer to accompany celebrated eccentric artist Salvador Dalì to the Sacro Bosco-Italy's Garden of Monsters-as his muse, she's strangely compelled to accept. It could be a chance to unlock the truth about her past... Shrouded in shadow, the garden full of giant statues that sometimes seem alive is far from welcoming. Still, from the moment of their arrival at the