Long time no news from DCI Armstrong and his sweet Oscar canine assistant! I am happy to share some good news, as the newest book from the series Murder in Rome is ready and it was really worth waiting for it.
After 30 years in the Murder Squad, Dan Armstrong is nowadays based in Florence, but this time, shortly after his wedding with history professor Anna his investigative steps are taking him to the historical city of Rome, where he is requested to help finding the murderer of a rich UK financier, the uncle of a famous TV personality Tamsin Goodfaith, settled in a Roman castle. And who can say upfront ´no´ to a famous and beautiful TV star? Soon after though, there is a second murder taking place, and Dan has to find who is behind it, until it is not too late. It seems that getting to know Rome took him - and the curious Labrador Oscar who is accompanying him - into a completely new unexpected direction.
Cosy, smart and very well connected to the daily realities and Italian history, Murder in Rome is well planned and written with humour that may not affect the seriousness of crime investigations. As usual, the environment is well depicted, and the ambiance is very specific, as you almost feel yourself transported into old castles and Rome´s historical sightseeings. Add to this some lavish food descriptions, worth the fame of a Roman banquet.
The story unfolds within less than a week, in diary-like entries, with well-observed characters. It is relatively impossible to fathom what will really happen until the end, and I liked how T.A.Williams spread various hints at specific moments, most of them being nothing more than hints.
A recommended read if you love Italy and want to discover it, especially Rome, with different eyes and in a more unique, history-seasoned and crime-related way.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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