Funeral in Mantova

Description

The body rolled off the planks and slipped into the water with barely a splash, quickly embraced by the steady current flowing toward the city of Mantova. It comes to rest against rocks overlooked by the grim ramparts of Castello di San Giorgio as the river Mincio flows on towards the Po and the Adriatic Sea. Lombardy was once hotly disputed by

David P. Wagner is a retired foreign service officer who spent nine years in Italy, learning to love things Italian. Other diplomatic assignments included Brazil, Ecuador, and Uruguay, as well as two hardship postings to Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Mary, live in Pueblo, Colorado.

"Wagner's fifth series entry provides his usual deft mix of art, travel, and suspense."--Kirkus Reviews "This is a book for armchair travelers as much as it is for mystery lovers."--Publishers Weekly "Following Return to Umbria, Wagner's fifth series outing features a likable amateur sleuth who carefully analyzes other people. Rich in details of the food and culture of Italy's Lombardy region, this atmospheric mystery will be appreciated by fans of Martin Walker's French-flavored "Bruno" mysteries. Readers of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun may enjoy the colorful descriptions."--Lesa Holstine "Library Journal " "...the many details of meals that Rick enjoys on his trip are a highlight, as are the author's appended notes on the food and wines of the area..."--Henrietta Verma "Booklist "