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    Nameless Serenade: Nocturne for Commissario Ricciardi

    By Maurizio de Giovanni

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    That Autumn it seemed the rain in Naples would never stop, and Commissario Ricciardi found himself having to face not only a homicide but long-buried feelings that have grown thick roots inside him.
    It’s been over fifteen years since Vinnie Sannino left on a ship for America without telling anyone. There Vinnie found fame, success, and wealth as a boxer, becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But that all came to a terrifying halt when his last opponent died in the ring and Vinnie lost his desire to fight.
    Now, he’s back in Italy in search of the woman he left behind, Cettina, the love of his life. But Cettina has moved on. She’s now a married woman. Or, she was until recently. Her husband, a wealthy businessman, has been found murdered. There’s no murder weapon to speak of. He was killed with a single blow to the head, not unlike the blow that felled Vinnie’s opponent in the ring on that fateful night in America.

    PRAISE FOR THE COMMISSARIO RICCIARDI MYSTERIES

    “A superb historical series.”—The New York Times

    “Rich and strange.”—Barry Forshaw in the FT

    “Fascinating mix of Christie-like whodunit and spooky thriller set in 1931 Naples.”—Shots Magazine

    “The construction of Glass Souls is remarkable... The powerful rhythm with which the plot develops will surprise readers at every turn.”—La Repubblica

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorld Noir
    Release dateAug 9, 2018
    ISBN9781787701496
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    Nameless Serenade: Nocturne for Commissario Ricciardi
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    Maurizio de Giovanni

    Maurizio de Giovanni's Commissario Ricciardi books are bestsellers across Europe, having sold well over one million copies. De Giovanni is also the author of the contemporary Neapolitan thriller, The Crocodile (Europa, 2013), and the new contemporary Neapolitan series The Bastards of Pizzofalcone."" He lives in Naples with his family.""

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    • 4/5
      As a young man, Vincenzo Sannino was infatuated with a young woman, Cettina, as she with him. To become worthy of her, he stowed away on a ship which brought him to America. There he became in the course of many years, a championship boxer called "Vinnie the Snake", after his lightning fast punch. Now rich and famous but having killed accidentally another fighter in the ring with that punch, guilt brings him home. Unfortunately, Cettina hasn't waited for him and has married, whereas he has dreamt of returning to her arms. A murder near the docks bring Ricciardi and Maione to investigate. Vinnie is accused of the murder; the policemen feel he is innocent and set out to prove it. The was another case with twists and turns. Music plays a big part; Vinnie serenades Cettina with a song from long ago: the so-called "nameless serenade." The song speaks of autumn, love, and loss. The redoubtable Bambinella played her part, and the story involved the family business of a fabric shop. A very enjoyable outing, but, goodness, I hope Ricciardi and Enrica [who are in love with each other secretly] will get together at some point! At least she has turned down a suitor. This is my favorite mystery series set in Italy--Naples, to be exact. Setting is during the Fascist years under Il Duce. Highly recommended.