Inspector Montalbano: The First Three Novels in the Series
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Inspector Montalbano: The First Three Novels in the Series by Andrea Camilleri
Books one, two and three in the Inspector Montalbano crime series now a major BBC4 TV series.
Montalbano's colleagues, chance encounters, Sicilian mores, even the contents of his fridge are described with the wit and gusto that make this narrator the best company in crime fiction today * Guardian *
The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humour, and the sense of despair that fill the air of SicilyTo read him is to be taken to that glorious, tortured island * Donna Leon *
For total relaxation, I've just discovered Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano mysteries * Andrew Marr *
A magnificent series of novels * Sunday Times *
Wonderful Italian detective stories * Guardian *
For sunny views, explosive characters and a snappy plot constructed with great farcical ingenuity, the writer you want is Andrea Camilleri * New York Times *
Sly and witty . . . Montalbano must pick his way though a labyrinth of corruption, false clues, vendettas - and delicious meals. The result is funny and intriguing with a fluent translation by New York poet Stephen Sartarelli * Observer *
One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writers * Mirror *
The seal of the best foreign crime writing is as much the stylish prose as the unfamiliar settings. When both ingredients are presented with the expertise shown by Andrea Camilleri, the result is immensely satisfying * Independent *
The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humour, and the sense of despair that fill the air of SicilyTo read him is to be taken to that glorious, tortured island * Donna Leon *
For total relaxation, I've just discovered Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano mysteries * Andrew Marr *
A magnificent series of novels * Sunday Times *
Wonderful Italian detective stories * Guardian *
For sunny views, explosive characters and a snappy plot constructed with great farcical ingenuity, the writer you want is Andrea Camilleri * New York Times *
Sly and witty . . . Montalbano must pick his way though a labyrinth of corruption, false clues, vendettas - and delicious meals. The result is funny and intriguing with a fluent translation by New York poet Stephen Sartarelli * Observer *
One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writers * Mirror *
The seal of the best foreign crime writing is as much the stylish prose as the unfamiliar settings. When both ingredients are presented with the expertise shown by Andrea Camilleri, the result is immensely satisfying * Independent *
Andrea Camilleri was one of Italy’s most famous contemporary writers. The Inspector Montalbano series, which has sold over 65 million copies worldwide, has been translated into thirty-two languages and was adapted for Italian television, screened on BBC4. The Potter’s Field, the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers’ Association’s International Dagger for the best crime novel translated into English. In addition to his phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano series, he was also the author of the historical comic mysteries Hunting Season and The Brewer of Preston. He died in Rome in July 2019.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781447245193 |
| ISBN 10 | 1447245199 |
| Title | Inspector Montalbano: The First Three Novels in the Series |
| Author | Andrea Camilleri |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2013-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 912 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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