Set against a backdrop of Florence, Nathalie enters into a world unlike any she has ever known. Born into a life of privilege in New York City, she throws it all away to find love. In Italy she meets Adrian, a Serbian war gangster and former Arkan Tiger, who is still involved in organized crime. Nathalie wants to understand her cultural roots, originating in the former Yugoslavia, and gets involved in his criminal ventures. When the stakes become too high, she is eager to flee, but Adrian will not allow her to leave. Nathalie must find her inner strength and courage, in order to make a remarkable escape from the Tigers. The Sweet Song of the Swan is an inspirational memoir about a young woman's ambiguous quest to find love. When her love affair takes a violent and destructive turn, she must abscond the country and delve into a journey of self-realization to get a glimpse of the true meaning of life. Graf's coming of age story blends truth with Balkan legend and will touch your heart, reminding you of what bravery is.