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As with most things Italian, this story exudes atmosphere. It has an engaging inspector in Montalbano. Lean yet literate, this series is sure to gain popularity in the U.S. as it already has in Italy.
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Inspector Montalbano, praised as “a delightful creation” (USA Today), has been compared to the legendary detectives of Georges Simenon, Dashiell Hammett, and Raymond Chandler. As the fourth mystery in the internationally bestselling series opens, Montalbano’s gruesome discovery of a lovely, naked young woman suffocated in her bed immediately sets him on a search for her killer. Among the suspects are her aging husband, a famous doctor; a shy admirer, now disappeared; an antiques-dealing lover from Bologna; and the victim’s friend Anna, whose charms Montalbano cannot help but appreciate. But it is a mysterious, reclusive violinist who holds the key to the murder.

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Montalbano's gruesome discovery of a lovely, naked young woman suffocated in her bed immediately sets him on a search for her killer. Among the many suspects is a mysterious, reclusive violinist who holds the key to this crime.

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- Penguin will simultaneously publish The Snack Thief
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About the Author

Andrea Camilleri is the author of many books, including the Montalbano series, which has been translated into eight languages.

Stephen Sartarelli is a poet and translator.

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ost.uni, January 12, 2009 (view all comments by ost.uni)
Voice of the Violin is a character driven police procedural, not that there is anything wrong with its plot. Inspector Montalbano is as crafty a cop as you could hope to meet, but he also has a well rounded personal life, especially when it comes to enjoying fine Sicilian cooking. His investigative team is likable and entertaining, with quirks of their own. And those who populate this particular case, the murder of a stunning young woman, are equally engaging, from the victim's attractive best friend to a reclusive violin virtuoso to the little boy Montalbano plans to adopt. Camilleri is adept at portraying the seamy side of human nature, and Montalbano has been around long enough to maneuver the Italian maze of government, politics, and organized crime. Intelligent and entertaining.
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ISBN:
9780142004456
Translator:
Sartarelli, Stephen
Other:
Camilleri, Andrea
Translator:
Sartarelli, Stephen
Author:
Camilleri, Andrea
Author:
Sartarelli, Stephen
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Police Procedural
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Series
Subject:
Mystery fiction
Subject:
Sicily (italy)
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Montalbano, Salvo (Fictitious character)
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Mystery-A to Z
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Inspector Montalbano Mysteries
Publication Date:
20040631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
7.68x5.20x.53 in. .39 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 256 pages Penguin Books - English 9780142004456 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

As with most things Italian, this story exudes atmosphere. It has an engaging inspector in Montalbano. Lean yet literate, this series is sure to gain popularity in the U.S. as it already has in Italy.

by Mark
"Synopsis" by , Montalbano's gruesome discovery of a lovely, naked young woman suffocated in her bed immediately sets him on a search for her killer. Among the many suspects is a mysterious, reclusive violinist who holds the key to this crime.

"Synopsis" by , - Penguin will simultaneously publish The Snack Thief
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