Murder at the Ponte Vecchio by T.A. Williams is a fabulous cosy mystery, set in Tuscany.
Reading it is akin to putting on your comfiest slippers - only these ones are embroidered with Tuscan sun, murder, and mouthwatering food.
It's the eleventh book in the delightful Armstrong and Oscar cosy mystery series, but don't worry if you haven't read the others. You can jump right in - though if you start from book one (or read at least a couple of the previous ones), you'll appreciate the dynamics and camaraderie between the main characters even more.
An uncompromising man...
Dan quickly discovers that the victim, an elderly jeweller, was every bit as hard as the diamonds he sold in his shop on the bridge. Few people liked him, not even his adult children, and his business dealings look murkier than the waters of the River Arno. Dan suspects more secrets lie hidden... perhaps inside the massive safe in the old man's luxury villa...
A complex case.
As the evidence begins to mount up, so too do the suspects with their different motives. With a fortune in gold bullion and precious stones involved, Dan thinks the only way to catch the killer is to lay a trap, but might he be caught in the killer's sights? Fortunately, he has Oscar, his canine wingman at his side, always eager to prove that he's as good as gold.
Can Dan and Oscar sniff out the killer's tracks or will this case be a bridge too far?
Dan Armstrong, our private investigator, has swapped the drizzle of the UK for the golden hills of Tuscany. He's enjoying life as a writer, his first book being a big success.
While his detective agency is mainly dealing with domestic cases, outside its scope, Dan keeps tripping over dead bodies and solving more challeging crimes, much to the delight (and occasional exasperation) of his Florentine friend, Inspector Virgilio Pisano. Pisano's no fool, he knows having an ex-DCI from Scotland Yard on speed dial is rather handy.
The latest instalment of Dan and Oscar's adventures features several seemingly unconnected plotlines. Apart from the death of an elderly jeweller on the Ponte Vecchio, there are deaths of unidentified immigrants, corruption in the police, blood diamonds, thefts in the theatre and much more.
The cast is peppered with colourful locals - some charming, others gloriously oddball (or both at the same time).
And then there's Oscar, the Labrador with a nose for more than just good food. He's not your average cosy mystery canine who pops up for comic relief and cuddles. Oh no. Oscar earns his post in the series, slobber and all.
T.A. Williams continues to dazzle with his food descriptions. Honestly, you may need a snack (or two, or more) nearby while reading. The culinary detail is enough to make you consider organising a trip to Tuscany, or at least ordering in some decent Italian takeaway.
The atmosphere oozes rustic charm, the mystery keeps you guessing, and the characters are as comforting as a good glass of Chianti. Twisty, funny, and thoroughly satisfying.
Murder at the Ponte Vecchio is a delicious blend of suspence, humour, and Tuscan flavour.
Dog lovers, mystery buffs, and armchair travellers alike will devour it.
This post is part of the blog tour for Murder at the Ponte Vecchio.
Many thanks to T.A. Williams, The Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for my e-copy of the book!
Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/murderpontevecchio
Author Bio –
T. A. Williams is the bestselling
author of the Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series. Trevor studied languages
at University and lived and worked in Italy for eight years, returning to
England with his wife in 1972. Trevor and his wife now live in Devon.
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