Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions - Couverture rigide

Giordano, Mario

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ISBN 10 : 1328863573 ISBN 13 : 9781328863577

Editeur : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018

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An Indie Next List selection “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions has it all for hungry readers: hilarity, intrigue, the magnificent landscape of Sicily and food! Mario Giordano has created a world that spins in technicolor like a Sicilian carretto and, like the traditional donkey carts painted in an explosion of color, this novel is a celebration of the palette of Italian life and the Sicilian experience in its specificity, warmth and drama. Delizioso!”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Kiss Carlo “There’s a new star in the mystery firmament, and her name is Auntie Poldi. Mario Giordano has created a character who will be the envy of every novelist, mystery and otherwise.”—Alan Bradley, author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie “A new detective is among us. Mario Giordano’s Auntie Poldi joins her peers Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano and Alexander McCall Smith’s Mma Precious Ramotswe in winning our hearts. She’s a lusty, bold woman who dives into Sicilian life with gusto. I was unable to stop reading and cheering for this renegade. May further adventures ensue!”—Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "A masterly treat.”—Times Literary Supplement “As types of amateur sleuths go, the category of lusty Bavarian widow has been woefully underrepresented—until now. ...Fans of international mysteries or just those who fantasize about good wine and languorous meals on the Italian coast will devour this mystery debut. The son of Italian immigrants, Giordano has previously written general fiction, YA fiction, and screenplays. Let’s hope he sticks with Poldi for quite awhile.”—Booklist (starred review) “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is absolutely enchanting, combining whimsy, mystery, sorrow and Sicilian hot blood, with a lusty, tart heroine who ‘[knows] a thing or two about good places, friendship and things that sustain us.’”—Shelf Awareness   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.”—Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.”—Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”—Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.”—Spectator “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is a lush, sexy, and slightly madcap romp, much like Auntie Poldi herself. She’s the aunt your mother warned you about—the one who never turns down a drink or a date with a dashing stranger, never mind the consequences. It’s an absolute delight to follow along on her adventures, which involve a missing statue, a handsome policeman, and—oh yes—a murder. Mario Giordano has a gift for eccentric storytelling, snappy dialogue, and sly wit, making this a tart and delectable treat that you’ll press on all your friends. I can’t wait for the next installment!”—Amy Stewart, author of Girl Waits With Gun

“Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions has it all for hungry readers: hilarity, intrigue, the magnificent landscape of Sicily and food! Mario Giordano has created a world that spins in technicolor like a Sicilian carretto and, like the traditional donkey carts painted in an explosion of color, this novel is a celebration of the palette of Italian life and the Sicilian experience in its specificity, warmth and drama. Delizioso!”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Kiss Carlo “There’s a new star in the mystery firmament, and her name is Auntie Poldi. Mario Giordano has created a character who will be the envy of every novelist, mystery and otherwise.”—Alan Bradley, author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie “A new detective is among us. Mario Giordano’s Auntie Poldi joins her peers Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano and Alexander McCall Smith’s Mma Precious Ramotswe in winning our hearts. She’s a lusty, bold woman who dives into Sicilian life with gusto. I was unable to stop reading and cheering for this renegade. May further adventures ensue!”—Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "A masterly treat.”—Times Literary Supplement “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is absolutely enchanting, combining whimsy, mystery, sorrow and Sicilian hot blood, with a lusty, tart heroine who ‘[knows] a thing or two about good places, friendship and things that sustain us.’”—Shelf Awareness   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.”—Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.”—Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”—Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.”—Spectator “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is a lush, sexy, and slightly madcap romp, much like Auntie Poldi herself. She’s the aunt your mother warned you about—the one who never turns down a drink or a date with a dashing stranger, never mind the consequences. It’s an absolute delight to follow along on her adventures, which involve a missing statue, a handsome policeman, and—oh yes—a murder. Mario Giordano has a gift for eccentric storytelling, snappy dialogue, and sly wit, making this a tart and delectable treat that you’ll press on all your friends. I can’t wait for the next installment!”—Amy Stewart, author of Girl Waits With Gun

“Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions has it all for hungry readers: hilarity, intrigue, the magnificent landscape of Sicily and food! Mario Giordano has created a world that spins in technicolor like a Sicilian carretto and, like the traditional donkey carts painted in an explosion of color, this novel is a celebration of the palette of Italian life and the Sicilian experience in its specificity, warmth and drama. Delizioso!”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Kiss Carlo “There’s a new star in the mystery firmament, and her name is Auntie Poldi. Mario Giordano has created a character who will be the envy of every novelist, mystery and otherwise.”—Alan Bradley, author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie “A new detective is among us. Mario Giordano’s Auntie Poldi joins her peers Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano and Alexander McCall Smith’s Mma Precious Ramotswe in winning our hearts. She’s a lusty, bold woman who dives into Sicilian life with gusto. I was unable to stop reading and cheering for this renegade. May further adventures ensue!”—Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "A masterly treat.”—Times Literary Supplement “As types of amateur sleuths go, the category of lusty Bavarian widow has been woefully underrepresented—until now. ...Fans of international mysteries or just those who fantasize about good wine and languorous meals on the Italian coast will devour this mystery debut. The son of Italian immigrants, Giordano has previously written general fiction, YA fiction, and screenplays. Let’s hope he sticks with Poldi for quite awhile.”—Booklist (starred review) “Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is absolutely enchanting, combining whimsy, mystery, sorrow and Sicilian hot blood, with a lusty, tart heroine who ‘[knows] a thing or two about good places, friendship and things that sustain us.’”—Shelf Awareness   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.”—Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.”—Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”—Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.”—Spectator “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is a lush, sexy, and slightly madcap romp, much like Auntie Poldi herself. She’s the aunt your mother warned you about—the one who never turns down a drink or a date with a dashing stranger, never mind the consequences. It’s an absolute delight to follow along on her adventures, which involve a missing statue, a handsome policeman, and—oh yes—a murder. Mario Giordano has a gift for eccentric storytelling, snappy dialogue, and sly wit, making this a tart and delectable treat that you’ll press on all your friends. I can’t wait for the next installment!”—Amy Stewart, author of Girl Waits With Gun

“Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions has it all for hungry readers: hilarity, intrigue, the magnificent landscape of Sicily and food! Mario Giordano has created a world that spins in technicolor like a Sicilian carretto and, like the traditional donkey carts painted in an explosion of color, this novel is a celebration of the palette of Italian life and the Sicilian experience in its specificity, warmth and drama. Delicioso!”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Kiss Carlo “There’s a new star in the mystery firmament, and her name is Auntie Poldi. Mario Giordano has created a character who will be the envy of every novelist, mystery and otherwise.”—Alan Bradley, author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie “A new detective is among us. Mario Giordano’s Auntie Poldi joins her peers Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano and Alexander McCall Smith’s Mma Precious Ramotswe in winning our hearts. She’s a lusty, bold woman who dives into Sicilian life with gusto. I was unable to stop reading and cheering for this renegade. May further adventures ensue!” — Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "A masterly treat.” — Times Literary Supplement   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.” — Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.” — Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”" — Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.” — Spectator “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is a lush, sexy, and slightly madcap romp, much like Auntie Poldi herself. She’s the aunt your mother warned you about—the one who never turns down a drink or a date with a dashing stranger, never mind the consequences. It’s an absolute delight to follow along on her adventures, which involve a missing statue, a handsome policeman, and—oh yes—a murder. Mario Giordano has a gift for eccentric storytelling, snappy dialogue, and sly wit, making this a tart and delectable treat that you’ll press on all your friends. I can’t wait for the next installment!”—Amy Stewart, author of Girl Waits With Gun

"Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine's wisdom combine to make this debut a smash."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy."—The Times (London) "[A] winning debut.... Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking."—Publishers Weekly "Giordano is a novelist of high skill and originality with an eye for eccentric comedy, idiosyncratic characters and vivid scenes. . . A masterly treat."—Times Literary Supplement 'Wonderfully evocative . . . a joyful light read."—Crime Review "The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing."—The Spectator “Run, don’t walk, to Mario Giordano’s riotous Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions...As in all good novels, arriving at the solution is only half the fun; getting there is a delight.”—Mystery Scene

“A masterly treat.” — Times Literary Supplement   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.” — Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.” — Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”" — Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.” — Spectator  

“A new detective is among us. Mario Giordano’s Auntie Poldi joins her peers Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano and Alexander McCall Smith’s Mma Precious Ramotswe in winning our hearts. She’s a lusty, bold woman who dives into Sicilian life with gusto. I was unable to stop reading and cheering for this renegade. May further adventures ensue!” — Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun "A masterly treat.” — Times Literary Supplement   “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.” — Times (London)   “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.” — Globe and Mail “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”" — Publishers Weekly “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.” — Spectator “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions is a lush, sexy, and slightly ...

Présentation de l'éditeur

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Break out the prosecco! There’s a new detective in town – and she’s 60, sexy, wise and utterly adorable. In the first book of what promises to be a smash series, Poldi moves from Munich to Sicily, intent on cheerfully drinking herself to death with a view of the sea. Instead her handyman goes missing, she finds his corpse, and what choice does she have but to solve the crime? To use her favorite saying: Namaste, Poldi!”—People (Book of the Week) For fans of A Man Called Ove and the novels of Adriana Trigiani, a charming, delightfully sexy, and bighearted novel starring Auntie Poldi, Sicily’s newest amateur sleuth An Auntie Poldi Adventure On her sixtieth birthday, Auntie Poldi retires to Sicily, intending to while away the rest of her days with good wine, a view of the sea, and few visitors. But Sicily isn’t quite the tranquil island she thought it would be, and something always seems to get in the way of her relaxation. When her handsome young handyman goes missing—and is discovered murdered—she can’t help but ask questions. Soon there’s an investigation, a smoldering police inspector, a romantic entanglement, one false lead after another, a rooftop showdown, and finally, of course, Poldi herself, slightly tousled but still perfectly poised. This “masterly treat” (Times Literary Supplement) will transport you to the rocky shores of Torre Archirafi, to a Sicily full of quirky characters, scorching days, and velvety nights, alongside a protagonist who’s as fiery as the Sicilian sun.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Date d'édition: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1328863573
• ISBN 13: 9781328863577
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352