I received a copy of Aunti Poldi and the Sicialian Lions by Mario Giordano from BookishFirst in exchange for my review.
Aunti Poldi is a retired widow who moves to Sicily with plans to drink by the sea until she dies. When her handyman disappears, she searches for him. When she finds his body she is determined to solve the crime. She forges ahead even when she steps on the toes of the handsome detective assigned to the case, and an attempt or two on her life makes her even more intent on her goal.
I found the book charming and would classify it as a cozy mystery. Aunti Poldi is appealing and quirky. The language has a certain quaintness and rhythm, possibly in part because the book was translated from German.
Overall, very enjoyable and entertaining - I look forward to Aunti Poldi's next case.
Aunti Poldi is a retired widow who moves to Sicily with plans to drink by the sea until she dies. When her handyman disappears, she searches for him. When she finds his body she is determined to solve the crime. She forges ahead even when she steps on the toes of the handsome detective assigned to the case, and an attempt or two on her life makes her even more intent on her goal.
I found the book charming and would classify it as a cozy mystery. Aunti Poldi is appealing and quirky. The language has a certain quaintness and rhythm, possibly in part because the book was translated from German.
Overall, very enjoyable and entertaining - I look forward to Aunti Poldi's next case.