The Marshal and the Madwoman/a Marshal Guarnaccia Mystery (Penguin Crime Monthly)

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Summary: An excellent book to read during the dog-days of summer
Review: If you've never read a mystery by Magdalen Nabb I envy you the treat you're about to enjoy. This is one in the series of Marshall Guarnacia novels set in Florence Italy. It is one of the hottest days of summer. The city is mostly empty since everyone has left on holiday so the Marshall decides to take advantage of the calm to teach his wife to drive. They have barely begun the lesson when there is an outcry in the next street. In the space of a moment, the Marshall's wife and his dreams of peace are left behind. Magdalen Nabb has filled the book with so many details you feel the street burning the soles of your feet. The characters are three-dimensional down to the lowest ranking man in the office and they grow and change with each book. It may be hot where you are but it is even hotter in Florence with the Marshall and following his troubles will take your mind off your own. I heartily recommend all the books in this series.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent book to read during the dog-days of summer
Review: If you've never read a mystery by Magdalen Nabb I envy you the treat you're about to enjoy. This is one in the series of Marshall Guarnacia novels set in Florence Italy. It is one of the hottest days of summer. The city is mostly empty since everyone has left on holiday so the Marshall decides to take advantage of the calm to teach his wife to drive. They have barely begun the lesson when there is an outcry in the next street. In the space of a moment, the Marshall's wife and his dreams of peace are left behind. Magdalen Nabb has filled the book with so many details you feel the street burning the soles of your feet. The characters are three-dimensional down to the lowest ranking man in the office and they grow and change with each book. It may be hot where you are but it is even hotter in Florence with the Marshall and following his troubles will take your mind off your own. I heartily recommend all the books in this series.