Voice of the violin

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Inspector Salvo Montalbano, with his compelling mix of humor, cynicism, and compassion, has been compared to Georges Simenon's, Dashiel Hammett's, and Raymond Chandler's legendary detectives. In this latest novel, Montalbano's gruesome discovery of a lovely, naked young woman suffocated in her bed immedi-ately sets him on a search for her killer. Among the suspects are her aging husband, a famous doctor; a shy admirer, now disappeared; an antiques-dealing lover from Bologna; and the victim's friend Anna, whose charms Montalbano cannot help but appreciate. But it is a mysterious, reclusive violinist who holds the key to this murder.

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9781481552301
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The Salvo Montalbano and Marshal Guarnaccia mystery series are set in different parts of the country, but feature many similar characteristics: unusual characters, interesting meals, and a concern about official corruption. The latter have a somewhat lighter tone. -- Katherine Johnson
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Fans of character-driven European police procedurals will savor both of these mystery series set in scenic regional locales (Servaz in Toulouse, France and Montalbano in Vigàta, Italy). Of the two, the Servaz Thrillers are heavier in tone. -- Kim Burton
Chief Inspector Adamsberg of Paris, France, and Salvo Montalbano of Sicily each command teams of often goofy but always successful detectives with their own quirks and special talents. There's humor and tension, sometimes fueled by the lead characters' romantic problems. -- Katherine Johnson
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Though Montalbano works in Sicily and Espinosa in Brazil, they are both honest policemen in a corrupt police force and in an even more corrupt society. Moody outsiders, they often have to work against their own superiors to expose the evil-doers. -- Katherine Johnson
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Salvano Montalbano of Sicily and Inspector Armand Gamache of Quebec conduct investigations via their brilliant team leadership. Both series feature memorable supporting casts and tension mixed with humor, though Montalbano has more humor and Gamache features more gripping tension. -- Katherine Johnson

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