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On her sixtieth birthday, Auntie Poldi leaves the bustle of her home to settle in Sicily, hoping to enjoy wine, sea views, and a quiet life. The island's calm is more elusive than she imagined: her younger handyman vanishes and is later found murdered. Determined to find answers, Poldi leads an investigation that brings together a smoldering police inspector, romantic hopes, and a series of misleading clues. The story culminates in a rooftop showdown, leaving Poldi, slightly disheveled yet undeterred, at the center of the mystery.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mario Giordano
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