A deadly game of power and betrayal unfolds in the heart of Italy.When an Italian general is found dead, Colonel Dante Matucci of the secret service plunges into a world of political violence and intrigue. A mysterious card with a salamander symbol is the only clue.
As Matucci investigates, he becomes entangled with Lili Anders, a beautiful former spy, and drawn into a dangerous game orchestrated by the enigmatic Bruno Manzini. In a nation teetering on the brink of revolution, how far will Matucci go to expose the truth, and how much will he risk to survive?