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Aurelio Zen, a seasoned police commissioner known for his willing clash with Rome’s bureaucracy, finds himself out of the capital and into the provincial city of Perugia. A shocking kidnapping – and its connection to one of Italy’s most influential families – compels Zen to navigate a complex web of crime, politics, and personal danger. In the quiet streets of Perugia, Zen must reconcile his investigative instincts with the hidden currents that threaten both his career and his safety.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Michael Dibdin
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