Blade of Light

Blade of Light is the nineteenth book in Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano Sicilian mysteries. When a gentleman reports an armed robbery on his wife that ended with a kiss, Montalbano's suspicions are aroused. He finds that none of the witnesses' stories add up and that a body turns up showing all the signs of a mafia hit. Meanwhile, a case that keeps winding its way back to Montalbano's office involves a locked door on a farmer's disused shed. The anti-terrorist police intervene, but Montalbano senses that this case is connected to him somehow. With deceit at every turn and a distraction of the heart taking over his head, Montalbano must focus if he is ever going to solve the mystery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Blade of Light, the nineteenth captivating installment in Andrea Camilleri's phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano Sicilian mysteries, sets the stage for a thrilling investigation. When a gentleman arrives at Montalbano's police station to report an armed robbery on his wife that culminated in a passionate kiss, the inspector's suspicions are immediately aroused. As he delves deeper into the case, Montalbano discovers that none of the witnesses' accounts align, and a sense of unease tugs at him, suggesting that there are hidden motives and ulterior intentions at play.

When a lifeless body surfaces, bearing all the hallmarks of a mafia hit, the inspector knows he must unearth the truth from the false leads he is being guided towards. Meanwhile, a case that keeps resurfacing in Montalbano's office adds another layer of complexity to the investigation. A locked door mysteriously manifests on a farmer's abandoned shed, only to vanish just as swiftly. The anti-terrorist police intervene, but their eagerness to keep this matter from the inspector raises questions. Montalbano senses a connection between this case and his own life, and he is determined to unravel the mysteries that lie ahead.

As the investigation unfolds, Montalbano encounters deceit at every turn and his heart is overtaken by a whirlwind of emotions. With his focus wavering, he must summon all his strength and determination to solve this intricate mystery. Blade of Light is followed by the twentieth book in the Sicilian mystery series, A Voice in the Night, which continues to captivate readers with its intricate plotlines, memorable characters, and the captivating landscapes of Sicily.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529043976