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Book SynopsisThe first Tuscan book in David P. Wagner''s Italian mysteries introduces us to Rick Montoya, an American translator who agrees to help catch art smugglersand soon finds himself in over his head.
Perfect for readers who enjoy a complex puzzle, a bit of humor, and a fairly gentle procedural. Don''t miss this one.Library Journal, STARRED review
When Rick Montoya moves to Italy to work as a translator, he doesn''t expect to get involved in an investigation. But with one favor spiraling out of control, he soon finds himself fighting for his life.
Rick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He''s settling in to la dolce vita when a school friend who is now senior in the Italian Art Squad recruits Rick for an unofficial undercover role. Armed with a list of galleries, suspects, and an expense account, Rick arrives in Tuscany posing as a buyer for a gallery, ready to spend his days sipping wine and examining Roman artifacts to flush out buria
Trade Review
"Going against a popular stereotype, "Cold Tuscan Stone" has far less violence and mayhem than many American stories that involve Italian criminals. More people end up eating fishes than sleeping with them." - The Pueblo Chieftain
