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A Funeral in Mantova (Rick Montoya, Bk 5) (Large Print)
A Funeral in Mantova - Rick Montoya, Bk 5 - Large Print Author:David P. Wagner Lombardy was once hotly fought over by the cities of Venice and Milan, though today it is famed for its food rather than war. But the murder of an elderly fisherman, Roberto Rondini, reveals the battles that still rage within the region. — Rick Montoya, an American self-employed as a translator in Italy, soon receives a call from the States. The ... more »US Embassy in Rome has recommended his services to the Rondini funeral party, some of whose members have been living in the states and need a bit of help with their Italian.
While Rick hires on as interpreter, he soon receives another assignment—a local cop, Inspector Crespi, leads the murder investigation and asks Rick to observe and report. So Rick once again finds himself throwing off the mantle of travel translator to solve yet another murder in Italy. The murder victim owned a parcel of land, and Rick soon learns that the land's use was a violent point of contention to the Rondinis. Is the murderer a part of the funeral party?
Despite the joys and distractions of the city and its watery setting, its glorious art and architecture, and the temptations of the local cuisine, the investigation must probe the life of Roberto and the history of the Rondinis, as well as the rivalries of the locals.« less
ISBN-13: 9781525276118 ISBN-10: 1525276115 Publication Date: 10/2/2018 Pages:328 Edition:Large type / large p Rating: