Big changes are coming to Gravigna, the place ex-NYPD officer Nico Doyle has come to call home, and not all of them are positive. In the final Tuscan mystery, old tempers flare, change is in the air, and all will be laid bare as Nico solves one final case.
When Sergio Macchi, the local butcher, is found dead, the whole town of Gravigna is affected, namely Nico who takes the loss personally. At the local bar the town commemorates Macchi by drinking grappa, but the cheers soon turn into ugly accusations as people question the ruling of suicide and begin to point fingers at his young French wife, Delphine, who has conveniently left Italy for the Easter Holiday.
“I love this series. The setting is glorious, and the food descriptions are delectable. You must be ready to eat Italian after reading one of these books. Nico is a great character, and the town is populated with charming friends who brighten the pages. The mysteries are always well constructed, and this one is no exception. The interviews, clues, and case discussions are well written and executed. The relationships outside of the mystery continue to deepen, and I hope there will be a sixth book in our future.” —Louis Williams, @BookMeARead on IG