"The Smell of Vinegar" is an exciting novel by the Italian writer Camilla Luckberg, which reveals to the reader the broken generations of a family drama. The main character, Alice, returns to her native village after the tragic death of her mother, where many dark secrets are hidden. Threads of the past and the present are intertwined, and the smell of vinegar that Alice smells at home becomes the key to solving family secrets. Will she be able to uncover the truth and save her family from ruin? Readers are treated to a fascinating story about love, loss, loyalty and the choices we make in life, and an unexpected ending that will leave many questions and reflections.