Publisher's Synopsis
"The Silk Road Deception" introduces Marco Bellini, scion of a venerable Italian ceramic tiles merchant dynasty. Driven to modernize his family's legacy, Marco ventures to Guangzhou, China, to establish a new production hub. He navigates the vibrant chaos of a foreign land, forging a crucial partnership with the enigmatic Mr. Li and building a team to bridge centuries of Tuscan artistry with the dynamism of Chinese manufacturing. As the first major shipments prepare to leave, Marco uncovers subtle inconsistencies that hint at a truth far more complex and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. This is a story of ambition, cultural immersion, and the unsettling realization that some paths lead to a world of shadows, where even the most ordinary business ventures can conceal extraordinary secrets.