In the 21st novel in the New York Times bestselling
Inspector Montalbano mystery series, Montalbano
investigates the death of the wealthy Cosimo Barletta in a
case that involves a ring of mistresses and family
secrets.
Inspector Montalbano is awakened by the sound of a
nightingale when he’s called to investigate the murder of
the wealthy Cosimo Barletta. Shot in the back of the neck,
Barletta was a widower living a quiet life by the sea, but
when his son and daughter are called into questioning, a
history of corruption and greed is revealed. The discovery
of scandalous photographs brings in more suspects. In a
case involving a string of mistresses, a controversial
will, and family secrets, Montalbano struggles to find the
murderer and the true victim.