The Sicilian Method
Andrea Camilleri
One
night while Mimi Augello is visiting a lady friend, her husband
arrives, and Mimi has to escape through the window. As he makes his
way down to a lower balcony, he decides to exit through another
apartment. That's when he discovers a corpse lying on a bed. He goes
straight to Inspector Montalbano to report what he's found. They
decide to wait until the death is reported.
When they get a
call the next day about a body, both are surprised to find another
body, a local play director who moonlights as a money lender. After
investigating, they can't decide if his death is related to the
unorthodox methods he uses to audition actors or money lending
activities. Montalbano is happy to have the help of a new and
beautiful forensic employee, Antonia. He's fallen head of heels for
her but, will they be able to find the time to catch a killer? And
what about the other body? Will they investigate?
The late
Camilleri was a master at creating sympathetic and exciting
characters as well as showcasing his beloved Sicily. Just when you
think you know Montalbano, he falls in love with someone other than
his long term partner Livia. This was a Montalbano like I hadn't seen
before, vulnerable to the charms of an unpredictable younger woman.
But thankfully, still, a kind, caring, and loyal servant to the
people of Vigata.
This review was written by me for City Book Review.
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