Author: mariogiordano

There’s only one Auntie Poldi: bewigged, cursing in Bavarian, and knocking back a wee shot of grappa as a pre-breakfast aperitif . . . or is there? No one is as they seem (and sound) in this hilarious new mystery featuring Sicily’s sultriest sleuth. Strange dealings are afoot in the Apostolic Palace–a nun leapt to her death shortly after participating in a seemingly routine exorcism. But when … exorcism. But when a priest clad in Gammarelli and a Vatican commissario with an almost unholy level of sex appeal turn up at her door, Poldi is shocked to hear that she’s a suspect in…

Amateur sleuth Auntie Poldi is hoping for a relaxing break from solving crimes. But when she stumbles upon a corpse in a vineyard, she finds herself swept up in the murder investigation. Can she manage to track down the killer? “Sharp, hilarious… Particularly fun and well-executed” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

German Auntie Poldi expects a leisurely retirement in Sicily, but when her handsome handyman is murdered, she sets out to find justice! “A delightful detective and a lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy” (The Times).