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A Death in Tuscany (Michele Ferrara) [Kindle Edition]

Michele Giuttari (Author), Howard Curtis (Translator)
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Neat plotting, distinctively Italian characters and a good pace make A Death in Tuscany an enjoyable read, with the added bonus of its Florentine setting (Sunday Telegraph )

A Death in Tuscany is not to be devoured in one sitting. Rather it is one of those books one hates to finish (Irish Times )

The plot is intricately woven, with enough gasp-worthy twists to sustain a reader to the end (Financial Times )

When you have a former cop who both knows procedure and can craft a suspenseful mystery with intriguing characters, you have something pretty rare. This is the case with Michele Giuttari (Booklist )

The plot is clever and fast-moving, the atmosphere, not surprisingly, authentic (The Times )

Independent on Sunday

`Each scene is convincing and well-realised'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 617 KB
  • Print Length: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Hachette Digital (4 Jun 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B002TXZSXU
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #9,867 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Pacy Italian Mystery 10 April 2009
Format:Paperback
A young girl, "little more than a child", is found dying near a remote village in northern Tuscany; a week later the police still do not know her identity and the case notes find their way to the desk of Chief Superintendent Michele Ferrara, head of Florence's Squadra Mobile. The girl died of a lethal heroin dose but the fact that forensic examination confirms she was not an addict, coupled with her very young age, persuades Ferrara that he should investigate a likely murder. As he gets deeper into it, another murder takes place and the implications of the case begin to stretch out both across Tuscany as well as much closer to home for Ferrara.

AS one-time head of the police in Florence, this is familiar territory for Giuttari and the insight into the police, their poor relationship with the Carabinieri and the workings of the Italian justice system provide a solid, believable backdrop for the story he unfolds. The pace is good and the plot twists and turns and draws the reader in. Perhaps the many threads are brought together a little too succinctly but this is an accomplished novel and the translation by Howard Curtis is crisp and seamless. It is a refreshing addition to the genre and an excellent read.
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Great detective story set in & around Florence.

Second in the series by the widely acclaimed author, Michael Giuttari who cannot be faulted for the accuracy of police procedural side of his novels but they are so much more. Well drawn characters, tight dialogue not lost in translation and carefully built plot. This one speaks of secrecy (Freemasonary), loyalty and above all else friendship. What are you prepared to sacrifice for a friend?

A cop first or a lifelong friend? Its theme is seen in the various loyalties displayed by the characters. Looking for the truth or seeking a cover-up, risk all for a friend or betray repected colleagues to keep a dirty secret.
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By LindyLouMac TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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Whilst the title for this book is not very imaginative, it is the reason I was drawn to pick this up for the Italy in Books - Reading Challenge 2011. This is not a genre I read a great deal of and the author is not familiar to me so I do not feel I can compare him with others that write books set in Italy in this genre of which there are quite a few.

Michele Giuattari is a former Florence Police Chief so he does have an insiders advantage on the understanding of how the police and legal system work within Italy. This I think is certainly the sort of case that is sadly based on current issues in the real world, so fiction that has fact behind it.

The story is about the investigation into the death of a young girl hardly more than a child, whom it is assumed died of a drug overdose. The case is taken on by Chief Superintendent Michele Ferrara and he quickly realises that this is far more than a simple overdose death. He believes that the girl was murdered and as he investigates becomes convinced it is part of a much wider conspiracy. It even turns out that there is a sinister connection between this case and the disappearance of a close friend of his!

The speech appears stilted at times but I think this is just because English is not the original language. There are many characters and I did not find any of them particularly memorable, but the plot line was strong enough to hold my attention in what was a quick light read. What was of interest is the setting of Florence and the surrounding countryside, appealing if you know the area and maybe tempting you to visit if you do not. An average read then for those of us interested in Italy and or the crime novel. I doubt if I would have picked this up if it were not for the Italy in Books - Reading Challenge 2011 though.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The author should stick to his day job!
The author may be an eminent policeman, but as a writer he leaves a lot to be desired. There is an interesting story lurking in here, but it is too contrived, and ultimately rather... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Cotswold Baker
Italian detective
As with all detective novels, there are themes that go through them all. What is refreshing about Michele Giuttari is the Italian perspective. Read more
Published 13 months ago by PeteTheFeet
Death in Tuscany
I ordered this and two other's by Michele Ferrara as a gift. The books arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I was very pleased with the service.
Published on 28 May 2010 by G. Burland
Too many characters, too little characterisation.
This will be a short review as another disappointed reviewer has already said all that I wanted to - and done so most eloquently! Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2010 by A. Dracup
Very good read
Really good read, really makes you feel you are in Tuscany & well told story with lots of twists and turns.
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by H. Blythe
Enjoyable and authentic
This is the first book by this author I have read. I found the plot gripping and enjoyed the way it unfolded steadily through the book. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by L. Lambert
Not bad at all
There have been mixed reviews for Giuttari's first book, and I have to admit I didn;t like it much, even if not as bad as some critics said. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Big Jim
At last an Italian detective novel written by an Italian detective
I bought the last of the three books by Michele Giuttari when I was in Florence in December 2009. It was too good an opportunity to miss - staying in Florence, reading a a... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Jean Pardey
Gripping
Excellent, gripping story. The writing style is easy to follow and keeps you involved, wanting to read more.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by A. Swithinbank
Great addition to Italian detective fiction
I am an avid reader of Italian detective fiction - Camilleri, Nabb, Leon, Dibdin etc and I am delighted to have at last found a new writer to add to my reading list. Read more
Published on 17 May 2009 by Bizgen
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