Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger
百年缄默
by Xnoval Originals · Romance · 3 chapters · complete series
Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger is a Romance web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 3 chapters.
Synopsis
Detective Andrea Moretti stands before a century-old archive, determined to wash the bloodstain off his family’s name. Guided by a cold promise to his late friend, he unravels a web of betrayal that stretches from Turin to the Vatican. His investigation clashes with Francesco Vitale, a modern mafia boss who will destroy the evidence to protect his empire, and Matteo Barberini, a charming antique dealer who is actually a foreign spy. As Andrea partners with the digital forensics expert Katerina Damico to reopen the 2025 case, he faces his greatest challenge: the mirror image of his own past. With every decrypted document, the line between justice and vengeance blurs. Can he break the century of silence without becoming the very monster he hunts? The final battle for the truth begins now.
刑警在百年档案中解开家族血债，于敌我交锋中终结黑手党旧梦。
Chapter 1: Antiques in the Rain
Rain in Turin felt like a dull blade scraping against the wet cobblestones of Piazza Sant'Ambroeus. Andrea Moretti tucked his police badge into the inner pocket of his overcoat, his fingertips brushing the cold, hard edge of the metal. Rainwater dripped from the brim of his hat, pooling into murky puddles at his feet. He looked up at the pitch-black windows of Barberini Antiques. In the glass, he saw his own exhausted face, superimposed over the flickering glow of a streetlamp outside.
“You’re late.”
The voice came from the second-floor terrace, crackling with static, like an old radio picking up interference. Andrea didn’t turn around. He knew it was Katerina. She was in the precinct’s monitoring room, listening in on this sector through a modified walkie-talkie.
“I’m looking for that thing,” Andrea said, keeping his voice low. “Not the watch. The component.”
“It’s right above your head.” Katerina’s voice was cool, stripped of all the rain noise. “In the Barberini underground storage. The ventilation shaft is on the east side. The key is hidden in the binding of the Vitale family ledger. Andrea, be careful. Francesco’s men are patrolling two blocks away. Your heart rate is spiking. That’s unprofessional.”
Andrea closed his eyes and took a deep breath, filling his lungs with the cold, rainy air. He didn’t reply. He turned and plunged into the downpour.
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Romance
- Status
- Ongoing
- Chapters
- 3
- Length
- 10924 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-09
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English
Frequently asked questions
Is Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger complete?
Not yet — Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger is still being serialized, with 3 chapters published so far.
Who wrote Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger?
Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger?
You can read Silence of a Century: The Turin Ledger online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English.