The Dante Game
The Dante Game by Jane Langton, published by Viking in 1991, is a first edition novel comprising 325 pages. This installment in the Homer Kelly mystery series features the bumbling Harvard professor and former Boston detective as he embarks on an adventure in Florence, Italy, far from his familiar New England surroundings. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery with references to Dante’s masterpiece, creating a suspenseful atmosphere set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most renowned cities.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and intellectual challenge as they follow Homer Kelly on his journey. The story is enriched with brain-teasing clues that invite engagement with the text, while line illustrations throughout enhance the reading experience. This edition offers a unique exploration of the mystery genre, combining fiction with elements of detective work in a captivating international setting.
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Jane Langton’s Homer Kelly mysteries have been delighting readers for over a decade. The bumbling Harvard professor and ex-Boston detective is back, but this time he’s venturing far from his usual New England stomping grounds–all the way to Florence, Italy. Sprinkled with brain-teasing clues from Dante’s masterpiece, The Dante Game is a suspenseful romp in one of the world’s most divine settings. Line illustrations throughout.
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