Crime packed with Italian flavour - the first in a series featuring Inspector Bordelli, a police detective in 1960s Florence
The Bordelli MysteriesSeries
Journey to the vibrant Florence of the 1960s, where a dedicated police commissioner confronts a series of grim crimes. Each investigation delves into the complexities of human nature and the societal tensions of the era. Immerse yourself in compelling mysteries that test not only the detective's sharp intellect but also your own powers of deduction.






Recommended Reading Order
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The second novel in the Inspector Bordelli series set in 1960s Florence - the detective must race to unmask a particularly brutal killer.
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Set in Florence in the 1960s, this is the third in the Inspector Bordelli series of atmospheric Italian crime.
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Florence, October 1966. The rain is never-ending. When a young boy vanishes on his way home from school the police fear the worst, and Inspector Bordelli begins an increasingly desperate investigation. Then the flood hits. During the night of 4th November the swollen River Arno, already lapping the arches of the Ponte Vecchio, breaks its banks and overwhelms the city.
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Death in the Tuscan Hills
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
'A real find for anyone who likes their crime novels atmospheric, discursive, humorous and thought-provoking.' Guardian
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The sixth book in the award-winning crime series by Marco Vichi, following Inspector Bordelli.