The Terra-Cotta Dog
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Penguin Publishing Group , 2005.
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Description
Inspector Montalbano's latest case begins with a mysterious t+¬te +á t+¬te with a Mafioso, some inexplicably abandoned loot from a supermarket heist, and some dying words that lead him to an illegal arms cache in a mountain cave. There the inspector finds two young lovers, dead for fifty years and still embracing, watched over by a life-sized terra-cotta dog. Montalbano's passion to solve this old crime takes him on a journey through Sicily's past and into a family's dark heart amidst the horrors of World War II bombardment.
Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano has garnered millions of fans worldwide with his sardonic take on Sicilian life. With sly wit and a keen understanding of human nature, Montalbano is a detective whose earthiness, compassion, and imagination make him totally irresistible.
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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
Readers who enjoy mysteries set in well-depicted exotic lands and featuring corrupt government officials will want to read both the fast-paced, suspenseful Chief Inspector Mario Silva books (set in Brazil), and the more leisurely Salvo Montalbano Sicily-set novels. -- Shauna Griffin
These leisurely paced mysteries, starring genial, food-loving police detectives, are set in charming European small towns. Though the Salvo Montalbano mysteries feature more grit, both series are equally witty, low-key, and descriptive. -- Mike Nilsson
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
Readers looking for leisurely paced police procedurals set in Italy will enjoy the small-town investigations of sarcastic detective Salvo Montalbano and likeable, angsty police superintendent Guido Brunetti. -- Andrienne Cruz
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
Though coroner Dr. Paiboun sleuths in Laos while Salvo Montalbano is a well-respected Sicilian police investigator, both series offer a strong sense of place and plots that feature corrupt government officials. -- Shauna Griffin
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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Fans of world-weary Italian police detectives trying to combat corruption and solve a murder will enjoy both Andrea Camilleri and Donna Leon. Despite their different settings, the stories and the characters have much in common, including enjoyment of Italian food, as well as vivid descriptions of the locales. -- Katherine Johnson
These authors both write police procedurals set in foreign countries starring charming, if lethargic, policemen who are cynical about their work, take life with humor, and solve crimes in their own peculiar manner. Their novels have a strong sense of place and are well paced and filled with interesting characters. -- Merle Jacob
Both authors write evocatively atmospheric, character-driven mysteries about melancholy and introspective detectives in Italy. Their books are admired as much for their reflective tones, lushly descriptive scenery, and nuanced characterization as for their gritty realism. Marco Vichi's novels are set in 1960s Florence, Andrea Camilleri's in modern Sicily. -- Derek Keyser
Both authors write serious mysteries that feature engaging policemen who are devoted to their work. They are loners, introspective, have dry senses of humor, and enjoy life even if they see the darker side of society. Their books deal with the psychological and social problems of their societies. -- Merle Jacob
Both authors feature Italian police detectives who are mavericks in their departments. These engaging men see the moral ambiguity in their country and in the crimes they solve and will go to any lengths to bring criminals to justice. The books have intricate plots and wonderful descriptions of Italy. -- Merle Jacob
Siger and Camilleri write police procedurals set, respectively, in Greece and Sicily. These policemen are honorable men who must deal with crime and with corruption in their governments. They are disillusioned but maintain their standards. These dark, fast paced stories have vivid descriptions of the countries and people. -- Merle Jacob
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Wolf Haas and Andrea Camilleri write darkly comic mysteries featuring middle-aged detectives -- an Austrian private eye and a Sicilian police inspector -- who are laid-back but keenly insightful. These men see the dark side of life, but also the absurdity of their societies. The slower-paced stories are complex and intricate. -- Merle Jacob
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Camilleri, A., & Sartarelli, S. (2005). The Terra-Cotta Dog . Penguin Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Camilleri, Andrea and Stephen Sartarelli. 2005. The Terra-Cotta Dog. Penguin Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Camilleri, Andrea and Stephen Sartarelli. The Terra-Cotta Dog Penguin Publishing Group, 2005.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Camilleri, A. and Sartarelli, S. (2005). The terra-cotta dog. Penguin Publishing Group.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Camilleri, Andrea, and Stephen Sartarelli. The Terra-Cotta Dog Penguin Publishing Group, 2005.
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