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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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
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The Patience of the Spider
No Patience Needed
As always Camilleri gets right down to a great plot and fun characters. Montalbano seems almost real to me. Read More
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The Age of Doubt
Great Read
Always a fun plot with great characters. I wish TV series was available in this country which is how I was first introduced to Camilleri. Read More
