- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Pan; First THUS edition (4 Feb 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330483655
- ISBN-13: 978-0330493659
- ASIN: 0330493655
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 185,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The climax is taut and exciting ... there's an interesting score being settled by rival mobsters, some dark family secrets coming to light and some nasty betrayals in the works."
"--San Francisco Chronicle"
"--San Francisco Chronicle"
"From the Hardcover edition."
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A young woman is found dead – victim of an ancient ritual or of a modern-day crime?
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had never heard of David Hewson, I just happened to pick this book up, liked the sound of it, and so bought it.
It is a fairly good detective romp around Rome with dead bodies, mob culture, mopeds and a bit of history and weird stuff thrown in. Sometimes I found myself having to turn back to earlier parts of the book, as certain things I read didn't add up, but apart from that it was a good book and I would buy the first in the series (as, true to form with me, I have managed to read them out of sequence!).
I look forward to any other Nic Costa novels in the future as I think he will develop as a character.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this series. Each one can be read as a stand alone novel. I love them even more after visiting Rome. My only non positive comment would be... for those more imaginative readers who haven't yet been to Rome, don't worry it's not as dangerous seeming as it's made out to be.
As a crime series it's modern and keeps you gripped through the whole story. David Hewson has been compared to Dan Browne. In my opinion there is no comparison. David Hewson writes much better than Brown.
The books also give a would be tourist a few ideas of where to visit in Rome. Thanks to these books I came across the lovely little fountain of the tortoises that I may have missed otherwise.
As a crime series it's modern and keeps you gripped through the whole story. David Hewson has been compared to Dan Browne. In my opinion there is no comparison. David Hewson writes much better than Brown.
The books also give a would be tourist a few ideas of where to visit in Rome. Thanks to these books I came across the lovely little fountain of the tortoises that I may have missed otherwise.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wasn't sure about this book to start with - novels written by Brits but set in Italy are usually a no-no for me (I can't abide the preciousness) but Hewson proved me wrong. The plot is interesting and original, though not necessarily the novel's strongest point. The setting is beautifully rendered - Rome in its warts-and-all splendour. But for me what really made this book stand out was the characters - realistically drawn, largely flawed but essentially sympathetic, they made reading this book an undiluted joy. I look forward to reading the rest of Hewson's output.
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The Villa Of Mysteries
Love all the usual characters & getting to know them better. Usual twisting plot keeps you guessing to the end
Published 14 days ago by E. Samuelson
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This novel introduces a new character to the team, Gianni Peroni. We also see Teresa Lupo, the pathologist, take the forefront in the investigation of a body found in a peat bog. Read more
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