Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna by Mario Giordano (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna by Mario Giordano "First published in Germany in 2019 as Tante Poldi und die Schwarze Madonna by Bastei Lèubbe AG, Kèoln"--Title page verso. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Theres only one Auntie Poldi: bewigged, cursing in Bavarian, and knocking back a wee shot of grappa as a pre-breakfast aperitif . . . or is there? No one is as they seem (and sound) in this hilarious new mystery featuring Sicilys sultriest sleuth. Strange dealings are afoot in the Apostolic Palace--a nun leapt to her death shortly after participating in a seemingly routine exorcism. But when a priest clad in Gammarelli and a Vatican commissario with an almost unholy level of sex appeal turn up at her door, Poldi is shocked to hear that shes a suspect in their case. Who is the woman being exorcised, and where has she disappeared to? And why in the world does she claim, in perfect Bavarian, to be Poldi, Isolde Oberreiter, of Torre Archirafi? Poldi will need all the help she can get to clear her name, but her nephew has been distracted by a love affair gone sour, someone in the town has been spraying graffiti death threats on her front door, and her local friends seem to be avoiding her. And even Vito Montana balks when Poldi discovers that the case hinges on a lost Madonna statue, stolen years ago from the pope himself. Forza, Poldi! With a pair of mysterious twins dogging her every move and a mandate to maintain sobriety, will Poldi be able to unmask her mysterious doppelgänger, find the lost statue in time, and survive her sixty-first birthday? Author Biography MARIO GIORDANO, the son of Italian immigrants, was born in Munich. Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions, his first novel translated into English, was an Indie Next Pick, a B&N Discover Selection, and an Amazon Top Ten Best Book of the Month. People magazine hailed his second novel, Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna as "another wine-snortingly funny entry in the series." He lives in Berlin. Review "Exceptional...While the plot, which involves the theft of a statue of a Black Madonna, is satisfyingly packed with danger and surprises, its the digressions on Sicilian history, the Italian mentality, and Poldis pronouncements on life and sex that provide readers with some laugh-out-loud moments as well as food for thought. Those who appreciate the intelligent silliness of S.J. Perelman will want to see more of the sexy, quick-witted Poldi, who wont take guff from any man, including the pope."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Poldis devil-may-care attitude and Nephews witty, self-deprecating narration are as entertaining as ever, but this series fourth entry is anchored by Poldis evolution as she faces both her future and her conflicted past."--Booklist Details ISBN1432896318 Author Mario Giordano Publisher Thorndike Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1432896318 ISBN-13 9781432896317 DEWEY 833.92 Series Number 4 Series Auntie Poldi Adventure Format Hardcover Imprint Thorndike Press Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-04-27 AU Release Date 2022-04-27 NZ Release Date 2022-04-27 US Release Date 2022-04-27 UK Release Date 2022-04-27 Pages 459 Edition Description Large type / large print edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158425091;

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