Dying For Siena

In Elizabeth Jennings’ Dying For Siena, Faith Murphy stumbles upon the lifeless corpse of Professor Ronald Kane.

Faith Murphy is unable to perceive her talent because she has been battered and ill-treated by her boss for over a year. Unexpectedly with Kane’s death, Faith realizes that her work is sought after by fellow mathematicians. Opting to move forward instead of becoming embittered, Faith glows with delight and confidence. Dying For Siena evocatively captures the moment in her life when Faith discovers herself and rejoices in it.

Nick Rossi goes on a drunken stupor after learning that he will never play professional hockey again. During his misery, he and Faith have a night of steamy sex. Determined to mind their friendship, he flies to Siena after Faith. When she gives him the cold shoulder, he tenaciously pursues her and grasps that he desires more than a friendship. Elizabeth Jennings’ cleverly reveals Nick’s epiphany as he rediscovers life without hockey.

Dante Rossi intuitively recognizes that Faith is not Kane’s murderer; however, she discovered the body and everyone else has an alibi. Not wanting to miss the annual Palio, he steadfastly and tirelessly hunts for clues to who murdered Ronald Kane. Along the way, he establishes that Kane was loathed by everyone.

Dying For Siena is a captivating tale of burgeoning love and self-belief as Faith discerns her inner beauty and aptitude for genius. Elizabeth Jennings suavely weaves the mysterious death of Kane into a revealing saga of self discovery and new beginnings. I joyously tag along with Faith and Nick and was sad to say good-bye. I hope Elizabeth Jennings continues to write about Siena and the Rossi Family.

Reviewed by: Dena