Early one morning, Silvio Lupanello, a big shot in the village of Vigata, is found dead in his car with his pants around his knees. The car happens to be parked in a rough part of town frequented by prostitutes and drug dealers, and as the news of his death spreads, the rumors begin. Enter Inspector Salvo Montalbano, Vigata's most respected detective. With his characteristic mix of humor, cynicism, compassion, and love of good food, Montalbano goes into battle against the powerful and the corrupt who are determined to block his path to the real killer. This funny and fast-paced Sicilian page-turner will be a delicious discovery for mystery afficionados and fiction lovers alike.
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Early one morning, Silvio Lupanello, a big shot in the village of Vigata, is found dead in his car with his pants around his knees. The car happens to be parked in a rough part of town frequented by prostitutes and drug dealers, and as the news of his death spreads, the rumors begin. Enter Inspector Salvo Montalbano, Vigata's most respected detective. With his characteristic mix of humor, cynicism, compassion, and love of good food, Montalbano goes into battle against the powerful and the corrupt who are determined to block his path to the real killer. This funny and fast-paced Sicilian page-turner will be a delicious discovery for mystery afficionados and fiction lovers alike.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | An Inspector Montalbano Mystery, 1 |
Release date | May 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 2005 |
Authors | Andrea Camilleri |
Translators | Stephen Sartarelli |
Dimensions | 196 x 130 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 240 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-200471-5 |
Barcode | 9780142004715 |
Languages | value |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-14-200471-5 |