The Snack Thief
The Snack Thief by Andrea Camilleri is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 31, 2005. This novel unfolds in Sicily, where Inspector Montalbano investigates the murder of an elderly man in an elevator and the shooting of a crewman by a Tunisian patrol boat. As Montalbano delves deeper, he uncovers a connection between these events that leads him to Karima, a housecleaner whose son has been stealing snacks from classmates.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as Montalbano navigates a web of crime and corruption. The narrative explores themes of human nature and the complexities of life in Sicily, while intertwining personal stakes with broader issues of international intrigue. With 304 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by the characters, reflecting the unique atmosphere of the region.
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“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place, the sense of humor, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.” —Donna Leon
When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing trawler is machine-gunned by a Tunisian patrol boat off Sicily’s coast, only Montalbano, with his keen insight into human nature, suspects the link between the two incidents. His investigation leads to the beautiful Karima, an impoverished housecleaner and sometime prostitute, whose young son steals other schoolchildren’s midmorning snacks. But Karima disappears, and the young snack thief’s life—as well as Montalbano’s—is endangered, the Inspector exposes a viper’s next of government corruption and international intrigue.
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