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"Artfully understated. . . . <An> elegant series."- The New York Times Book Review "The richest mystery here, however, is Florence itself, whose intricate politics and class structure Nabb parses with precision and wit. . . . Nabb is sweetly droll."- The Washington Post Book World ... read more
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Summary edit
From the back cover:
"The body of a young woman has been found half submerged in an ornamental fish pond in Florence's Boboli Gardens, high above the Pitti Palace where Marshal Guarnaccia of the Carabinieri is stationed. At first, the woman cannot be identified; only her remains. The... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Marshall Guarnaccia: Inspector General in charge of the investigation
- Lapo: The local restaurant owner
- Peruzzi: The Shoemaker whose apprentice has disappeared
- Lorenzo Esposito: Young Carabinieri who has taken a "leave of absence"
- Akiko Kametsu: Young Japanese shoemaker's apprentice who had disappeared
- Lorenzini: Add a description of this character.
- Teresa
- Giovanni
- Nardi
- Signora Verdi
- Costanza
- Maestrangelo
- Di Nuccio
- Franco
- Monica
- Clementina
- Forli
- Pino
- Aldko
- Issino
- Roberto
- Sonia
First Sentence edit
It was one of those perfect May mornings, hot and fresh, with a sky that was paintbox blue.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 13 of 14 in Marshal Guarnaccia. (standard series)
Preceded by Some Bitter Taste, and followed by Vita Nuova.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Magdalen Nabb (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Country: England
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0434013382
Page Count: 356
Publisher: Heinemann
Country: England
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0434013382
Page Count: 356
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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