To Die in Tuscany

#2 Rick Montoya

David P. Wagner

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English

Poisoned Pen Press
13 April 2021

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery

Series: Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries

"One dead art collector and a gallery of suspects...this Tuscan vacation just turned deadly

Translator Rick Montoya is looking forward to a quiet weekend away with his girlfriend, Betta, an art fraud investigator for the Italian Culture Ministry. Their destination- the beautiful village of Urbino, home to Renaissance masters Rafael and the lesser-known Piero della Francesca. While Betta does have official business to attend to-namely, collecting a priceless Piero drawing from a wealthy Spanish collector on the ministry's behalf-she asks Rick to join her ""in case she needs an interpreter,"" but with other, less-official intentions in mind.

When the Spaniard is found murdered and the drawing stolen, Betta must shift back into art cop mode, and Rick's official services are required after all. As they set out to discover the identity of the killer and the whereabouts of the stolen sketch, they are drawn from Urbino's cobbled streets to eastern Tuscany and back as the list of suspects grows longer-and more dangerous. Will this lovers' getaway literally be to die for?

This captivating crime fiction novel is perfect for armchair travel, transporting you right to Italy with vivid descriptions of the scenery, food, and wine. To Die in Tuscany is sure to delight those interested in international crime mysteries, police procedurals, and fans of art and the Renaissance period will appreciate learning more about Raphael and Piero della Francesca."

By: David P. Wagner
Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9781464214332
ISBN 10: 1464214336
Series: Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 13 April 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David P. Wagner is a retired foreign service officer who spent nine years in Italy, learning to love things Italian. Other diplomatic assignments included Brazil, Ecuador, and Uruguay, as well as two hardship postings to Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Mary, live in Pueblo, Colorado.

Reviews for To Die in Tuscany (#2 Rick Montoya)

"""It's a win-win for all involved, including the reader."" - Kirkus Reviews ""An armchair traveler's delight."" - Publishers Weekly ""Vivid, often lyrical descriptions of Italian towns with their architecture, food, and wine bring the setting to life. Art history and the portrayal and meaning of individual works of art are seamlessly incorporated."" - Booklist"