In her front yard, Sophie Moreno waters her garden. Shades of yellow and purple blooms, mixed with white for contrast, dominate the well-cared-for roses, geraniums, petunias, and marigolds. Her head turns to the sound of a car entering her driveway. Before Eric Pederssen turns off the engine of his black BMW, she can hear strains of Rossini’s opera Eduardo e Cristina. Quickly, she goes over to the outdoor tap to turn off the water, dropping the hose on the ground.
Eduardo e CristinaEric swings his long legs from his car, leaning back in for a moment to pick up his briefcase before striding over to where Sophie stands in front of the garage.
“You have news? Gianni isn’t home right now,” Sophie calls out. “He and Art have gone off somewhere, but Heather’s inside.” Together, they head into
