Riccardino by Andrea Camilleri Paperback Book

Description: Riccardino by Andrea Camilleri Inspector Montalbano embarks on his final case and, as with Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse before him, his last adventure is as thrilling as it is surprising. Riccardino marks a fitting end to a remarkable series of novels. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Sunday Times bestselling, twenty-eighth and final novel in the thrilling, wickedly funny Inspector Montalbano Mysteries series by Andrea Camilleri.Contrary to what you think, Im carrying out this investigation as best I can. But lets do this: if I get stuck, if I find I cant go forward or back, then Ill let you know, and you can step in. And offer me a way out. Youve gained a bit of detective work through me, havent you? What do you say?Im game, said the Author . . .When Inspector Montalbano receives an early-morning phone call it proves to be the start of a very trying day. For the caller expects Montalbano to arrive imminently at a rendezvous with some friends. But before he can reply the caller announces himself as someone called Riccardino and hangs up.Later that day news comes in of a brutal slaying in broad daylight by an unknown assassin who makes his getaway on a motorbike. And when the Inspector learns of the victims identity - a man called Riccardino - his troubles are only just beginning. For soon he must contend with the involvement of a local bishop and a fortune teller who reports some strange goings-on in her neighbourhood.All roads soon lead to a local salt mine but the case proves stubbornly intractable until Montalbano receives another unexpected call . . .Camilleri has contrived a fitting goodbye to a dear old friend who operates, to the very last, on his own terms - Guardian Author Biography Andrea Camilleri was one of Italys 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 Potters Field, the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers Associations 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. Review Reading it feels like taking a restful and invigorating holiday, in the company of an infallibly amusing author who is also sufficiently wise . . . Reflecting now on the pleasure Camilleris body of work has given me, Im moved to break a reviewing convention and offer to his shade a sentiment that even the most delighted critics never express: thank you * The Daily Telegraph *The concluding instalment in the late Italian writers beloved Inspector Montalbano series is a chance to savour the sardonic Sicilians company, the vivid landscape of his region and Camilleris distinctive voice as he unravels his final mystery * The i *Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb * Sunday Times *Montalbanos 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 * The Guardian *One of fictions greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europes greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *Camilleri has contrived a fitting goodbye to a dear old friend who operates, to the very last, on his own terms * The Guardian *With Riccardino, Montalbano signs off in glorious style * Crime Fiction Lover * Promotional Inspector Montalbano embarks on his final case and, as with Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse before him, his last adventure is as thrilling as it is surprising. Riccardino marks a fitting end to a remarkable series of novels. Review Quote Montalbanos 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 Promotional "Headline" Inspector Montalbano embarks on his final case and, as with Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse before him, his last adventure is as thrilling as it is surprising. Riccardino marks a fitting end to a remarkable series of novels. Details ISBN1529073340 Author Andrea Camilleri Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529073340 ISBN-13 9781529073348 Publication Date 2022-07-21 UK Release Date 2022-07-21 Audience Age 18 Format Paperback Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 304 Series Inspector Montalbano mysteries DEWEY 853.914 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-11-28 NZ Release Date 2022-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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