A murder is the last encounter one may expect to have in the paradise-like setting of the Tuscan hills, but when it happened, retired DCI Armstrong and his smart canine companion Oscar had to cut short their uneventful relaxation time dreaming about the freshly harvested grapes. The body found near a prestigious winery could have been a hit-and-run accident, but it may be a little bit more than that. A mission for the curious duo that may shake a bit the happy-go-lucky mood of the place.
Murder in the Tuscan Hilly by bestseller author and Italy-passionate T.A.Williams is a smartly-paced cosy mystery, with an interesting duo, that are working perfectly in sync to solve the case. The additional personal note to the story, with Armstrong facing someone from his past while trying to solve the mystery, contributes to an important layer into the story development. Expect some delicious tasty references, but also some eventful Mafia and gangster-like mentions.
It is a riddle kind of story, with clues spread through the story, although it is relatively hard to bet on a solution or another for solving the crime. Which makes the book even more challenging for the crime-solving mind. As tasty as a glass of Chianti.
Although we are dealing with a serious crime that should be solved as soon as possible I loved how the author developed as well the ambiance and other secondary characters, such as the members of the local community.
It was my first book in the series, and it was easy to understand the book and the characters without any further connection. However, I would be more than happy to continue my journey with Amstrong and Oscar, preferable around the Tuscany as well.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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