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304 Pages
Publication date: May 2024
Imprint: Servus
Elizabeth Horn

Murder and Espresso

A Lake Garda Crime Novel

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Volume 3 of the successful crime series set on Lake Garda

When their siesta on Lake Garda is interrupted by a drifting rowing boat with a corpse in it, a new adventure begins for Commissario Angelotti and his Carlotta.

The Commissario and the cheerful widow Charlotte are asked for help by the manager of a luxury hotel where strange things are happening. Shortly afterwards, a well-known lawyer is discovered dead in a rowing boat on Lake Garda. Commissario Angelotti and the carabinieri are investigating at full speed. Charlotte finds it particularly difficult this time to stay out of her partner’s case, as her friend Melina is at the top of the suspect list. With her criminal instincts and a great deal of courage, she makes a decisive contribution to solving the case. A charming and humorous read for Italy fans!


»”Mord und Espresso” by Elizabeth Horn is a charming and humorous read – and not just for Italy fans.«
Glücksrevue spezial Rätsel


»In addition to holiday flair, the story also provides lots of interesting facts about the region for all lovers of Italy.«


»A gripping Italian thriller by Elizabeth Horn with a large portion of humour.«
Weekend Magazin


»The loving and detailed descriptions of the people and their relationships with each other make this crime novel a pleasant summer read.«
Wochenspiegel


»Elisabeth Horn skilfully mixes Italian flair with German precision: a fun read!«
Kronen Zeitung Kärnten


»The third case for Commissariio Angelotti combines suspense with southern charm«
Das goldene Blatt


»a captivating and humorous read«
Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung

Author

Elizabeth Horn

Elizabeth Horn, born in the USA, came to Germany as a preschooler. After studying German philology, she worked in adult education and taught English at all levels of proficiency. Today, she devotes most of her time to writing. She discovered her love for Lake Garda during her honeymoon—reason enough to make the vacation destination the setting for her crime series.