Chiaroscuro
- Luigi Pascal Rondanini
- Fiction
- Thriller, Literary Fiction, Historical
- March 2025
In the heart of Rome, Lorenzo Moretti lives a carefully ordered life as a distinguished bank director, finding solace in art and solitude. But when a chance encounter with a lost child and his mother at a Caravaggio exhibition shatters his carefully constructed world, Lorenzo discovers that life, like the master’s paintings, is a delicate dance of light and shadow.
As he falls deeply in love with Camila, an Ecuadorian diplomat’s assistant, and her son Miguel, Lorenzo uncovers a web of financial corruption that forces him to question everything he believes about banking, justice, and human connection. The prestigious facades of Rome’s financial institutions hide a criminal network, its danger palpable in the hushed tones and furtive glances of those who know its secrets; this network threatens his love and reveals the corrupt heart of traditional banking.
Chiaroscuro weaves a tale of love, redemption, and the courage to challenge broken systems, transporting us from the bustling, ancient cobblestone streets of Rome, with their scent of espresso and aged stone, to the breathtaking, mist-wreathed heights of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the wind whispers through the tall grasses. When Lorenzo chooses to fight back, he discovers that true change—like true love—requires risking everything.
Luigi Pascal Rondanini’s novela masterfully blends romance, financial thriller, and social commentary into a powerful story about choosing between safety and justice. As Lorenzo navigates through layers of deception and danger, he learns that real transformation, like art, requires embracing both light and shadow.
Perfect for readers who enjoy John Grisham’s financial thrillers mixed with the cultural depth of Isabel Allende and the romantic suspense of Nicholas Sparks.
Luigi Pascal Rondanini's determination and tenacity in pursuing his ideals pushed him to leave his native Naples to pursue the opportunities offered by the world. Born in November 1967 and raised in the capital of Campania, from a young age he cultivated a passion for writing and politics. The desire for social justice led him to actively engage in social issues and write literary works inspired by these values. Rondanini wants to inspire readers to pursue their dreams with courage and determination. His story demonstrates how, with commitment and sacrifice, you can achieve great goals while remaining true to yourself and your values.
