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Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Francis Meadowes (3)
Crime writer-sleuth Francis Meadowes discovers something dark hiding under the beautiful Umbrian sun when one of his writing group is found dead in Italy. Francis Meadowes is soaking up the late summer sun in Italy, running a creative writing course at the beautiful Villa Giulia, deep in the remote Umbrian countryside. Recruited by the villa's owners, Stephanie and Gerry, Francis's students include snooty, irritating Poppy and her ex-ambassador husband Duncan, eccentric Northern Irishman Liam, quirky, self-styled 'Hampstead Jewess' Zoe, bossy Scottish Diana, kooky young American Sasha, mysterious 'spy' Tony and restless civil servant Roz. But what should be a magical week under the Italian sun turns into something far more sinister when one of the group is found dead, and the local police quickly turn to Francis for help. Uncovering betrayal, lies, secrets and old scores to be settled, Francis soon realizes something very dark is lurking beneath the genteel and civilized veneer . . . Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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It's a great read, made more enjoyable by the local colour of the Italian countryside which provides the background. Francis goes about finding that the potential suspects have secrets, which become red herrings for him to pursue. Some may find the resolution contrived and a tad too cute, but it suits the story. Mrs. Christie would have approved.
This book is the third in a series featuring Francis as amateur detective. However, this one can easily stand on its own and be enjoyed. It's a good series to follow.
Recommended.
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I requested and received a complementary advance reading copy of this book from the publisher, Severn House, via Netgalley. The comments about it are my own. ( )