Montalbano’s First Case and Other Stories

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Montalbano s First Case and Other Stories is a brilliant collection of short stories personally chosen by Andrea Camilleri which follows Inspector Montalbano from his very first case in Vigàta in which he stumbles upon a young girl lurking outside a courthouse with a pistol in her handbag. When she is taken in for questioning and won t utter a single word Montalbano must find another way to learn who she is trying to kill and why..Other cases include a missing woman who has run away from the love of her life an old married couple who appear to be rehearsing their suicides and a crime so dark there s only one person the inspector can call for help.With twists and turns aplenty these stories have all the wit mystery and culinary gusto that Camilleri s fans have come to love him for. About the AuthorAndrea Camilleri is one of Italy s most famous contemporary writers. His books have sold over 65 million copies worldwide. The Inspector Montalbano series which began with The Shape of Water 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 is also the author of the historical comic mysteries Hunting Season and The Brewer of Preston. ISBN:9781447298397