Murder in Chianti by Camilla TrinchieriMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nico Doyle is a retired New York City homicide detective who has recently retired to a small village in the Tuscan countryside. He moved to Gravinga, his wife's hometown, after she recently passed away. He spends his days at the local coffee shop, trying out new recipes, and helping his wife's cousin at her family's small restaurant. Things change when he discovers that a man has been murdered. Salvatore Perillo is the maresciallo of the local police, and once he discovers Nico's background he requests his help in finding the guilty party.
The reader is immediately immersed in Tuscany -- the food, the lifestyle, the customs, espresso, wine, and even more food! The Chianti Classico Expo, a large wine tasting event, takes place in the middle of the murder investigation. I loved all the characters, especially Nico and Onewag, the stray dog he adopted. The interplay between Perillo and his assistant Daniele brings a lot of humor to the story. All in all, a very charming cozy mystery set in the Tuscan hills. Highly recommended, and I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
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