Why a Booktrail?
2000s: Is it ever too hot for murder?
August Heat (Inspector Montalbano 10)
Why a Booktrail?
2000s: Is it ever too hot for murder?
What you need to know before your trail
August at the height of the Sicilian summer is hot, humid and heaving with tourists. So. it’s no surprise that Inspector Montalbano and his girlfriend want a nice relaxing holiday. They’ve found a nice little holiday villa and hope to have a nice bit of time together. But Livia’s friends’ young son goes missing, a chain of events is sparked which will certainly ruin things a bit?
A secret apartment and a grisly find in an old trunk are just the beginning, as Montalbano navigates his way though the case, as well as coping with the sweltering heat, the suspicious death of an Arab labourer and the tempting lure of a beautiful girl . . .
Travel Guide
Vigata or Porto Empedocle?
Vigata may be fictional but it is said to be inspired by Porto Empedocle where the author’s childhood home was.
As with the other Montalbano novels, the author states – ‘As is obvious, the names of …. streets, hotels etc are entirely fictitious and make no reference to reality’. What a shame.
Via Roma
Via Roma – a street through the town where the literary Salvo Montalbano likes to stop at his favourite Caffè Albanese – the real Albanese has changed its name to Bar Vigata. Just down the road, leaning on a lamppost, is a statue of the inspector with a full head of hair and bushy moustache!
Sicily and Food
The gourmand parts are always mouthwatering and are as charming and unique as the landscape and characters..
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: August Heat (Inspector Montalbano 10)
Author/Guide Andrea Camilleri Destination: Sicily (fictional Vigata) Porto Empedocle Departure Time: 2000s
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