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In "The Smell of the Night," Andrea Camilleri returns to the bustling streets of Vigata, where half the town’s retirees have entrusted their savings to a mysterious financier who vanishes with their money. Inspector Salvo Montalbano, celebrated for his wry wit and keen insight, must unravel the labyrinthine scheme under the watchful eye of a demanding superior who opposes his involvement. As the case deepens, Montalbano also confronts strained personal relationships and a growing sense that Sicily’s beauty is being eclipsed by moral decay. Camilleri's prose, rich with local color and unsettling atmosphere, keeps readers engaged as the detective balances duty, love, and the future of his island home.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Andrea Camilleri
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