The Terracotta Dog
(Author) Andrea CamilleriAfter a cloak and dagger exchange with an ageing Mafioso, Inspector Montalbano is left haunted by the man's dying words, which lead him to a mountainside just west of Vigata where he unearths two young lovers, dead fifty years and still embracing, watched over by a life-size terracotta dog. Heedless of personal danger, Montalbano's drive to solve this old crime forces him on a journey through Sicily's World War II history and to the dark heart of one family...
Andrea Camilleri
Andrea Camilleri was an Italian author best known for his popular detective series featuring Inspector Montalbano. His writing style is characterized by a blend of humor, social commentary, and vivid descriptions of Sicilian culture. Camilleri's work has made significant contributions to the genre of crime fiction and Italian literature.
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