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*“You either love Andrea Camilleri or you haven’t read him yet. Each novel in this wholly addictive, entirely magical series, set in Sicily and starring a detective unlike any other in crime fiction, blasts the brain like a shot of pure oxygen. Aglow with local color, packed with flint-dry wit, as fresh and clean as Mediterranean seafood — altogether transporting. Long live Camilleri, and long live Montalbano.” A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of  The Woman in the Window***

Witty and entertaining, the Montalbano novels by Andrea Camilleri-a master of the Italian detective story-have become favorites of mystery fans everywhere. In this latest installment, an unidentified corpse is found near Vigàta, a town known for its soil rich with potter's clay. Meanwhile, a woman reports the disappearance of her husband, a Colombian man with Sicilian origins who turns out to be related to a local mobster. Then Inspector Montalbano remembers the story from the Bible-Judas's betrayal, the act of remorse, and the money for the potter's field, where those of unknown or foreign origin are to be buried-and slowly, through myriad betrayals, finds his way to the solution to the crime. **

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Praise for Andrea Camilleri:

''The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fill the air of Sicily.'' --Donna Leon

''[Camilleri] cleverly balances a compelling story line with engaging characters.'' -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author

Reader Bio:
ANDREA CAMILLERI is the internationally bestselling author of the Inspector Montalbano mystery series and several historical novels set in nineteenth-century Sicily. His books have been translated into eight languages. He lives in Rome.

Translator Bio :
STEPHEN SARTARELLI is an award-winning translator and poet. He lives in France.