Lorenz Heller Bücher

Gangster Lew Markey knows it’s time to lay low amidst rampant racketeering investigations, so he retreats to his secure hide-out in Florida, where no one can enter or leave. He brings along his loyal associates: watchdogs Vito and Yutsy, his sharp lawyer Harry Joyce for stimulating conversation, and wise-cracking Goff to handle the household. Lew’s wife, Josie, and her sister Nellie are also present, with plans to pair Nellie with Lew’s brother Ozzie. However, Harry and Nellie have their own intentions. They find themselves trapped behind Lew’s iron gates, 20 miles from the nearest town, creating a volatile atmosphere ripe for tension and danger. Meanwhile, Jeff Tucker is captivated by Letty, whom he spots on the dock. Their instant attraction is complicated by her fiery nature and her imposing uncle, Buster. Initially hiring Jeff for a boat trip, Buster soon proposes involvement in Cuban liquor smuggling. Jeff’s desire for Letty becomes intertwined with the threats posed by Buster. When they return unexpectedly with a wounded man seeking refuge in Jeff's cabin—demanding no police involvement—Jeff realizes that winning Letty will come at a steep price, plunging him into a world of chaos and peril.