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Cane di terracotta

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Synopsis

Inspector Salvo Montalbano is ready to sell his house, but a new case pulls him back into the dark underbelly of Sicily. What starts as a routine investigation into a missing person quickly spirals into a deeper mystery involving a decades-old crime and a hidden chamber. Montalbano must navigate a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth, even if it means confronting uncomfortable realities.

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About the author

Andrea Camilleri is an Italian writer. Originally from Sicily, Camilleri began studies at the Faculty of Literature in 1944, without concluding them, meanwhile publishing poems and short stories. From 1948 to 1950 Camilleri studied stage and film direction at the Silvio D'Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts and began to take on work as a director and screenwriter, directing especially plays by Pirandello and Beckett. Camilleri also worked on several TV productions, such as Inspector Maigret with Gino...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Cane di terracotta part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

    Cane di terracotta is the second novel in the Inspector Montalbano series. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a richer understanding of the characters' evolving relationships and Montalbano's personal journey.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of Cane di terracotta?

    Yes, Cane di terracotta was adapted as an episode in the Italian television series Il commissario Montalbano. The adaptation generally follows the book's plot, bringing the Sicilian setting and characters to life.

  • How does Cane di terracotta compare to other books in the Montalbano series?

    This particular installment is notable for delving deeper into Montalbano's past and introducing a more complex, layered mystery that intertwines with historical events. It marks a point where the series begins to explore more profound themes beyond typical crime procedural elements.