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The Magus of Sicily

By Jones, Philip Gwynne

The Magus of Sicily Contemporary literature

The Magus of Sicily

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Discover the first mystery in your new favourite crime series set on Italy's most beautiful island: Sicily. A gripping and atmospheric page-turner, perfect for fans of Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series. ------------ An island of myth, legend . . . and murder? As the summer sun beats down on the ancient town of Acitrezza, a folk festival plays out in the picturesque harbour. Music, laughter and the aroma of local delicacies fill the air, and a traditional pantomime draws a crowd. For rookie journalist Nedda Leonardi, it's just another day's reporting in a calendar of unremarkable events. Until that is, the performers dive in the sparkling Ionian Sea for their finale... and emerge with a corpse. Could this be Nedda's big break? After one trick too many, Calogero Maugeri, self-styled Magus and con artist, is a wanted man. But his attempts to clean up his act and keep a low profile are thwarted when it's revealed he has a suspicious connection to the dead man pulled from the sea. A young reporter keen for a scoop and a reformed swindler desperate to clear his name... can this improbable pair solve the most unusual of murders? ------------ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones: 'I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy' Val McDermid 'Clever and great fun' The Times 'An irresistible concoction of crime and culture' Daily Mail 'As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers' David Hewson 'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover 'Sinister and shimmering' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra 'Vividly described' Literary Review 'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride'Italia Magazine
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2025-07-03
Publication Date:
2026-03-03
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1408719967
ISBN13:
9781408719961
Weight:
590 g
Height:
154 cm
Width:
236 cm
Thickness:
34 cm
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