Murder in Verona

Murder in Verona by T. A. Williams is the latest installment in the Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series, published by Boldwood Books Limited in November 2024. This edition, written in English and spanning 200 pages, unfolds in the picturesque setting of Tuscany, where a celebrated opera singer’s tragic death raises suspicions of foul play. Private Investigator Dan Armstrong is enlisted by the singer’s mother to uncover the truth behind what is initially deemed an accident or suicide.
As Dan and his canine companion Oscar delve into the investigation, they navigate a web of potential motives, including jealousy and greed, while staying at the Argento Opera Academy. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery and the charm of cozy settings, as the duo encounters a cast of characters reminiscent of Shakespearean drama. Readers can expect a blend of intrigue and humor as Dan seeks to solve the case amidst operatic interludes and the complexities of Rodolfo’s past relationships.
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The BRAND NEW instalment in the gripping Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series set in gorgeous Tuscany – it’s murder in paradise!
A tragic accident?
When Italy’s greatest opera singer, Rodolfo Argento, is killed in a terrible car accident, the police initially rule his death a tragic accident or suicide. But his elderly mother, Violetta, believes this to be poppycock! Her son was a brilliant driver and had too much to live for. She suspects foul play and turns to Private Investigator, Dan Armstrong to discover the truth.
A cheating spouse?
So Dan and Oscar travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, to find out what really happened. There Dan discovers Rodolfo’s private life could have come straight out of a Shakespeare play. Although now happily married, Rodolfo was a man with a reputation to rival Casanova, his past strewn with heartbroken women. Could his death have been a star-crossed lover determined to get revenge?
A family feud?
Or does the truth lie much closer to home? With his large inheritance still to be settled, the motive for Rodolfo’s murder could simply be greed. As Dan searches for suspects while staying at the Argento Opera Academy (where people randomly launch into operatic arias.) life for Dan is complicated by the fact that Oscar has a habit of joining in with the singing…
Can Dan solve the case before he and his tone-deaf dog get thrown out?
A gripping new murder mystery series by bestselling author T.A. Williams, perfect for fans of Death in Paradise, Lee Strauss and Beth Byers.
Readers love Dan and Oscar!
‘The story line is brilliant no boring parts and kept me guessing to the end. Can’t wait for the next one!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Well written, good plot, lovely descriptions of Tuscany and Italian way of life. Looking forward to the next in series, love the dog’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘I highly recommend these books . Tremendous fun and very witty and written with a light touch’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Praise for T.A. Williams!
“”T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!! Bestselling author Kate Wells
“”The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!”” Bestselling author Debbie Young
“”Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong weddle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!”” Bestselling author Kelly Oliver
“Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.” Bestselling author Michelle Salter
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