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Inspector Salvo Montalbano Mysteries by Andrea Camilleri |
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Inspector Salvo Montalbano is a fictional character created by Italian writer Andrea Camilleri in a series of novels and short stories.
Set in the picturesque Sicilian town of Vigata, the fractious detective's character and manner encapsulate much of Sicilian mythology - brooding philosophy, whip smart dialogue, rugged beauty, superb food - and astute detective work. The original books are written in a curious mix of Italian, strict Sicilian, and a Sicilian-sounding Italian.
The name Montalbano is an homage to the Spanish writer Manuel Vázquez Montalbán; the similarities between Montalbán's Pepe Carvalho and Camilleri's fictional detective are remarkable. Both writers make great play of their protagonists' gastronomic preferences.
RAI has since 1999 produced a television series based on the novels. Montalbano is played by Luca Zingaretti. The series is almost entirely shot in the Sicilian city of Ragusa, Italy, and surrounding towns[2].
"Excursion to Tindari" and "Montalbano's Croquettes" ("Gli Arancini di Montalbano") were aired on BBC4 in the UK in December 2008.
Source: Wikipedia [Salvo Montalbano]
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The Snack Thief (Il ladro di merendine, 1996) Inspector Montalbano Mysteries
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