Around this time he joined the Italian Communist Party.įrom 1948 to 1950 Camilleri studied stage and film direction at the Silvio D’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts, and began to take on work as a director and screenwriter, directing especially plays by Pirandello and Beckett. Originally from Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Camilleri began studies at the Faculty of Literature in 1944, without concluding them, meanwhile publishing poems and short stories. He is considered one of the greatest Italian writers of both 20th and 21st centuries. Between managing the growing crowds at the landing, Montalbano delves into the world of garments, in the company of an orphaned cat, where he works to weave together the loose threads of the unsolved crimes and close the case ( summary from Goodreads) About the AuthorĪndrea Camilleri (born septemin Porto Empedocle) was an Italian writer. Meanwhile, Livia has promised their presence at a friend’s wedding, and the inspector, agreeing to get a new suit tailored, meets the charming master seamstress Elena Biasini.īut while on duty at the dock one late night, tragedy strikes, and Elena is found gruesomely murdered.
The new novel in the irresistible New York Times bestselling Inspector Montalbano mystery seriesĪ wave of refugees has arrived on the Sicilian coast, and Inspector Montalbano and his team have been stationed at port, alongside countless volunteers, to receive and assist the newcomers. If you like crime novels you need look no further than this best selling series! Summary This book is the 24th in the series with the 25th book coming out in March 2020. His is a big loss for the literary community for sure! He leaves behind a huge literary legacy with beloved characters and devoted fans. Though he passed away in July of this year, the fact that he has continued to write such an intelligent series is incredible and again, just so impressive. To be such a prolific writer still at that age is impressive and inspiring. The Commissario Montalbano series has obviously been a successful one! This is the 24th book in the long standing series and it clearly has a large fan base and the latest book is out this week!Īuthor, Andrea Camilleri, has been widely praised for creating such a beloved character and series that is crafty and smart.
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