Wings of the Sphinx

The eleventh book in the Inspector Montalbano series, "The Wings of the Sphinx," follows Inspector Montalbano as he investigates the murder of a young woman with a tattoo of a sphinx moth on her left shoulder, linked to three other missing Russian immigrants. Montalbano must navigate a complex web of lies and deception to uncover the truth, while also dealing with personal issues in his relationship with Livia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The eleventh book in the wickedly funny Inspector Montalbano series by Italian author Andrea Camilleri, The Wings of the Sphinx, paints a grim picture for Inspector Montalbano. His long-distance relationship with Livia is struggling, he's feeling his age, and he's tired of the violence in his job.

Then, the dead body of a young woman is found in an illegal dump, with half her face missing. Her identity is initially unknown, but a tattoo of a sphinx moth on her left shoulder links her with three other girls bearing the same mark, all recent Russian immigrants to Italy. These girls have been rescued from the Mafia night-club circuit by a Catholic charity organization.

However, the problem lies in the fact that the other girls are missing, and they cannot assist Montalbano in his enquiries. As his investigations progress, it becomes clear that not everyone wants Montalbano to uncover the truth behind the organization's charitable façade. Montalbano not only has a case to solve but also a demanding stomach to feed, and he must work to save his relationship with Livia, which is on the brink of collapse.

The Wings of the Sphinx is followed by the twelfth gripping mystery, The Track of Sand, which continues the thrilling adventures of Inspector Montalbano.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529043860