The Killing Room – A Mystery in Florence - Hardcover

Kent, Christobel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605988243 ISBN 13: 9781605988245

Publisher: Pegasus, 2017

Synopsis

When private investigator Sandro Cellini is invited to attend a glamorous launch party for a luxury residence overlooking the glittering expanse of Florence, he has no idea what he's walking into. Behind the ancient and luxurious facade of Palazzo San Giorgio, there lies a series of terrible secrets; an old torture chamber, hidden for centuries in the bowels of the building, and a much more recent malevolence. The former head of security for this elite development has just died under suspicious circumstances and Sandro finds himself-quite literally-stepping into dead man's shoes. He soon discovers that other unsavory incidents have tainted the prestigious opening. When one of the residents is found murdered in her room, events begin to spiral out of control. Sandro must work to untangle the complex web of relationships that exists between residents and staff to unmask a deadly killer, in this superb new Florentine mystery by Christobel Kent.

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Review:

A tight mystery that features solid detective work, realistic character emotions and behaviors, and a pace that is nicely measured. A wonderful series from a strong author.

A smoothly orchestrated mystery.

A country-house mystery, with all the vices and foibles of the very rich on display. Kent is marvelous with description, both of her characters and of the vagaries of Florence. Her addition of Luisa Cellini's wry, insightful point of view adds much to the story. The focus on the San Giorgio makes this latest Cellini very tight and tense.

Engaging. Complex, well-drawn characters. Kent's understated style is powerful and evocative.

Christobel Kent's Florentine mysteries are best read for their intimate views of the Oltrarno, the residential district on the south side of the Arno. Lively.--Marilyn Stasio

Book Description:

When Sandro Cellini agrees to become head of security for a luxurious private residence overlooking the glittering expanse of Florence, he has no idea of the horrors he is about to uncover...

About this edition

• Publisher: Pegasus
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1605988243
• ISBN 13: 9781605988245
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400