Andrea Camilleri
Andrea Camilleri was one of Italy's most famous contemporary writers. The Inspector Montalbano series, which has sold over sixty-five million copies worldwide, has been translated into thirty-two languages and was adapted for Italian television, screened on BBC4. The Potter's Field , the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers' Association's International Dagger for the best crime novel translated into English. In addition to his phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano...See more
Andrea Camilleri was one of Italy's most famous contemporary writers. The Inspector Montalbano series, which has sold over sixty-five million copies worldwide, has been translated into thirty-two languages and was adapted for Italian television, screened on BBC4. The Potter's Field , the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers' Association's International Dagger for the best crime novel translated into English. In addition to his phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano series, he was also the author of the historical comic mysteries Hunting Season and The Brewer of Preston . He died in Rome in July 2019. See less
Andrea Camilleri's Featured Books
Andrea Camilleri book reviews
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Hunting Season
Blast from the Past
This quirky piece of gold is, what, now, thirty years old and written so beautifully and seamlessly that it is like a meal you hope will not end soon. Since it is so short, alas the meal was over ... Read More
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The Dance of the Seagull
Yes, I'm Dancing
Dancing because I found some of Camilleri's books I hadn't read yet. I ordered them all and when they arrived I "traveled" to Sicily and warmed my cold bones. Great read. Read More
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The Wings of the Sphinx
Not Winging It
Camilleri is right there with another great read.
Never fails to entertain. You can taste Sicily and feel the salt spray as you join Montalbano for lunch and post prandial walk. Read More