Ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle finds himself unwittingly stepping into the role of a PI to investigate a murder that has torn a young family apart in this rustic mystery set in the beautiful Medieval village of Pitigliano, Italy.
Murder in Pitigliano by Camilla Trinchieri Publish date: July 2025
One morning at his favorite café, Nico notices Cilia, a seven-year-old girl he has never seen before, frolicking with his dog on the floor. He later discovers she has left a note in his collar—Please help my babbo. With help from Daniele of the local carabinieri, Nico discovers that Cilia’s father, Saverio, has fled town following an unfortunate incident. His business partner was killed at their electronics store, and Saverio is the hot-headed local carabinieri’s main suspect. Cilia’s mother, Livia, who just moved to Gravigna to get away from Pitigliano’s wagging tongues, asks Nico to find the real killer and hands him a long list of suspects. Against his better judgment, Nico accepts for Cilia’s sake. Since the case is outside of Perillo and Daniele’s jurisdiction, Nico finds himself on his own as he travels back and forth to Pitigliano, going down Livia’s list of suspects one by one in pursuit of the truth. But will Livia and her little girl be happy with what Nico finds?
PRAISE for Murder in Pitigliano
“A new installment in Trincheri’s mystery series is a call for nothing less than celebration . . . Rich in culture, food, wine and—above all else—friendship, this is sure to be loved by fans of cozyish series, gentle police procedurals, and Italia!” —First Clue
“Readers seeking well-crafted cozy mysteries like Louise Penny’s or M.L. Longworth’s will enjoy Trinchieri’s fine story-craft as much as they do the Tuscan setting.” —Booklist
Karen MacPherson selects Murder in Pitigliano in her list of “five of the best mysteries to read this summer.” “Our picks include new novels by Laura Lippman, Martha Grimes and Camilla Trinchieri.” —Washington Post
“Trinchieri’s fifth Tuscan mystery continues to expand Nico’s adopted community . . . Come for the whodunit, stay for the sweet life. Mangia!” —Kirkus
“With a simpatico protagonist, a cast of sometimes quirky characters, and the ever-present aromas of Tuscan dishes, what’s not to like?” —David P. Wagner, author of the Rick Montoya Italian Mystery series
“If Agatha Christie had been Italian, she might’ve written a mystery like The Bitter Taste of Murder . . . This novel has a beautifully delicious, celebratory ending that made me want to return to Italy in the next installment of Camilla Trinchieri’s expertly written Tuscan Mystery series.” —Gumshoe Review
“Lush with descriptions of wine country and filled with fascinating details of life in Italy, Murder in Chianti is the perfect read for all seeking an outdoors escape through fiction.” —CrimeReads
“[A] vibrant mystery . . . Enticing descriptions of food and wines, an introspective protagonist with an unusual background, and an intricate plot that weaves its way amid past peccadillos combine to make this a winner. Readers will eagerly await Trinchieri’s next.” —Publishers Weekly
“An engaging procedural that introduces a delightful cast readers will want to spend more time with . . . The solution Trinchieri provides will surprise and satisfy.” —Kirkus Reviews
