{"product_id":"auntie-poldi-and-the-sicilian-lions-isbn-9781328863577","title":"Auntie Poldi And The Sicilian Lions","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “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: \u003cem\u003eNamaste, \u003c\/em\u003ePoldi!”—\u003cem\u003ePeople \u003c\/em\u003e(Book of the Week)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Man Called Ove \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand the novels of Adriana Trigiani, a charming, delightfully sexy, and bighearted novel starring Auntie Poldi, Sicily’s newest amateur sleuth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Auntie Poldi Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This “masterly treat” (\u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e) 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. | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn Indie Next List Selection  A Spring ’18 B\u0026amp;N Discover Pick  A Costco Staff Pick  An Amazon Best Book of March 2018  A \u003cem\u003eNew York Post \u003c\/em\u003eMust Read  A B\u0026amp;N Best New Fiction of March 2018 Pick  A \u003cem\u003eWashington Post \u003c\/em\u003e\"Beach Read That Will Bring You More Pleasure Than Guilt\"  A Hello Giggles “Book You Don’t Want to Miss”\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Break out the prosecco! There’s a new detective in town—and she’s 60, sexy, wise and utterly adorable.” —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e, Book of the Week\u003c\/strong\u003e   “\u003cem\u003eAuntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions \u003c\/em\u003ehas 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!”—\u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Trigiani, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eKiss Carlo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “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.”—\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Bradley, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “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!”\u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrances Mayes, author of \u003cem\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “To the ranks of amateur sleuths from Miss Marple to Jessica Fletcher, welcome Auntie Poldi — a 60-year-old German widow who has bought a villa on Sicily to drink wine and enjoy the sea view. Then her young handyman, Valentino, is found murdered, and she has a case on her hands.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNewsday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"A masterly treat.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"Delightful...Giordano has won me over and I am eagerly awaiting the second in the series.\"—\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weekly Reader, NPR\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"\u003cem\u003eAuntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions\u003c\/em\u003e by Mario Giordano follows a woman from Munich back to her husband’s family village, Torre Archirafi, in Sicily. Auntie Poldi is 60 and wants to retire, but this is no sweet return: Isolde “Poldi” Oberreiter intends to drink herself to death, and sooner rather than later. Despite her malaise, Poldi is tugged back toward life by, yes, a murder. The handsome police detective investigating doesn’t hurt, either. Giordano keeps the tension in check with an anonymous narrator whose affection for his eccentric relation can’t be disguised.\"\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \"6 beach reads that will bring you more pleasure than guilt\"\u003c\/strong\u003e   “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.”\u003cem\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e   “This book is absolutely delightful. Reading it felt like a mini-vacation to Sicily, full of colorful characters and all the twists and turns I crave in a mystery...If you’re looking for a book to read on the beach, this one is perfect!”\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eBookRiot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “\u003cem\u003eAuntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.’”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “A lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e (London)\u003c\/strong\u003e     “Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine’s wisdom combine to make this debut a smash.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e     “Funny, smart and, above all, atmospheric.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “[A] winning debut . . . Wry, appreciative observations of Sicilian food, people, and history herald a series worth tracking.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “The whole book is alive with a tang of lemons to set the senses zinging. Refreshing.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpectator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Poldi is flamboyant, earthy, and always forthright. . . The mystery is well-plotted and red herrings abound, [but] the true draw of the book is the Sicilian setting and the eccentric Auntie Poldi. Fans of quirky stories such as Alan Bradley's \u003cem\u003eFlavia de Luce\u003c\/em\u003e series may enjoy this amusing romp.”—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “The most enchanting novel I’ve read in ages! \u003cem\u003eAuntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions\u003c\/em\u003e 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!”—\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Stewart, author of \u003cem\u003eGirl Waits With Gun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"\u003cem\u003eMurder, She Wrote\u003c\/em\u003e for the millennial set, \u003cem\u003eAuntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions \u003c\/em\u003eis a hilarious story that will keep you on the edge of your beach chair this summer.\"\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eModern Muse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"A sexy, zany romp.\"—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpot\u003c\/em\u003e (Manila) \u003c\/strong\u003e   \"In this light-hearted mystery, a Bavarian widow moves to Sicily and rediscovers her love of living...Big-hearted and funny, smart and escapist: it’s like taking your own Italian vacation. \"—\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mrs. Darcy\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Summer Reading Guide\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890281574629,"sku":"NP9781328863577","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328863577.jpg?v=1730232935","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/auntie-poldi-and-the-sicilian-lions-isbn-9781328863577","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}