Book description
Based on a chilling true crime, The Monster of Florence follows the reopening of a cold caseāa serial killer who targeted unmarried couples and terrorized Florence for two decades.
Marshal Guarnaccia's job with the carabinieriāthe local Florentine policeāusually involves restoring stolen handbags to grateful old ladies and lost cameras toā¦
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1 author picked The Monster of Florence as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The Monster of Florence is set in the famous Italian city of Florence (Firenze), as are all of Magdalen Nabbās mysteries. She gives us fascinating insights into life in Florence, through the eyes of her detective, Marshall Guarnaccia. The Marshall is a very down-to-earth and believable character and does his best at trying to catch a serial killer on the loose in that part of Italy. The author takes the reader right inside life in Florence with a work that is entirely engaging and well-written.
From Mark's list on historical fiction and mysteries set in Italy.
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