The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan is the first book in the Scarletti Dynasty series, blending romance with mystery and dark family secrets.
The story is set within the ominous palazzo of the Scarletti family, where every bride who enters the household is doomed to meet a tragic end. The family is cursed, and the palazzo is adorned with strange, twisted carvings and grotesque gargoyles, each symbolizing the fear that looms over the Scarletti legacy.
Nicoletta, the book’s heroine, is a mystical and independent woman, unafraid of ancient curses. She is gifted with healing powers and has sworn never to be controlled by a man. However, her resolve is tested when she meets Don Scarletti, the powerful and brooding head of the family. Despite her inner resistance, Nicoletta becomes his chosen bride, bound by duty and desire.
As the story unfolds, Nicoletta must navigate the complex web of love, danger, and destiny, hoping that her bond with the tormented Don Scarletti will not lead to her downfall.