In Angelica's Smile , by Andrea Camilleri, the charismatic Commissioner Montalbano has to face a gang that is always one step ahead of him, while trying to unravel the tangle of lies of Vigata's high society.
A game of lies is about to begin.
The high society of Vigata, Italy, is under threat: a gang specializing in robbing homes has left its residents in an uproar; and it's up to Montalbano to put an end to it.
But the commissioner's task won't be easy. As the investigation progresses, Montalbano realizes a connection exists between the robbery victims. A tangle of lies and secrets unites them, and this could be the key to solving the crimes. But who is behind the break-ins? To complicate matters, Montalbano encounters his platonic—or rather, fantasy—love from his youth, the beautiful Angelica.
When anonymous letters begin to be sent and threaten the integrity of the renowned commissioner's career, he will have to make a difficult choice: live his great passion or solve the crimes.
Angelica's Smile , by the renowned Andrea Camilleri, is a detective novel in which, to solve the crimes, Commissioner Montalbano will have to think beyond the obvious and accept that the answer may not be what he expected.
“Sublime... brilliant characters and elegant pacing.” — Kirkus Reviews
“[Camilleri] never disappoints... Inspector Montalbano is extremely funny and charming.” — Suspense Magazine
“Either you love Camilleri or you haven’t read anything by him.” — AJ Finn