Break out the prosecco! Theres a new detective in town (People Magazine).Now available in paperback, the delightfully sexy and bighearted novel starring Auntie Poldi, Sicilys newest amateur sleuth

To the ranks of amateur sleuths, from Miss Marple to Jessica Fletcher, welcome Auntie Poldi. Newsday

On her sixtieth birthday, Auntie Poldi retires to Sicily, intending to while away the rest of her days with good wine, a view of the sea, and few visitors. But Sicily isnt quite the tranquil island she thought it would be. When her handsome young handyman goes missingand is discovered murderedshe cant help but ask questions. Soon theres an investigation, a smoldering police inspector, a romantic entanglement, one false lead after another, a rooftop showdown, and finally, of course, Poldi herself, slightly tousled but still perfectly poised. This masterly treat (Times Literary Supplement) will transport you to the rocky shores of Torre Archirafi, to a Sicily full of quirky characters, scorching days, and velvety nights, alongside a protagonist whos as fiery as the Sicilian sun.

Delightful. NPR, The Weekly Reader

Delizioso! Adriana Trigiani, best-selling author of Kiss Carlo