The Golden Lion — Pamela Haines

Italy -- it was where Maria Verzotto was born and where secret societies, ruled by the man they called "the Lion;' controlled her family's fate. From here, with her heritage locked deep in her heart, destiny would toss Maria from poverty to the glittering heights of London's fast set during the Roaring Twenties. Now the dark-eyed orphan who had tasted tragedy and defeat would savor the sweet fruits of success...even while forces from her past threatened her happiness -- and the very lives of those she loved.