Inspector Montalbano

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Inspector Salvo Montalbano is a fictional character created by Sicilian writer Andrea Camilleri.

Set in the imaginary town of Vigata, the fractious detective's character and manner encapsulate much of Sicilian mythology - brooding philosophy, whip smart dialogue, rugged beauty, superb food - and astute detective work. Montalbano has been played for Italian TV by Luca Zingaretti in two different mini-series. The series was almost entirely shot in the Sicilian city of Ragusa, Italy, and surrounding towns[1].

The name Montalbano is an homage to the Spanish writer Manuel Vázquez Montalbán; the striking similarities between Montalbán's Pepe Carvalho and Camilleri's fictional dictective is remarkable. Both writers make great play of their protagonists' gastronomic preferences. [2]

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[edit] Bibliography

[edit] Inspector Montalbano

[edit] Novels of the series

  1. The Shape of Water - 2002 (La forma dell’acqua - 1994)
  2. The Terracotta Dog - 2002 (Il cane di terracotta - 1996)
  3. The Snack Thief - 2003 (Il ladro di merendine - 1996)
  4. The Voice of the Violin - 2003 (La voce del violino - 1997)
  5. Excursion to Tindari - 2005 (La gita a Tindari - 2000)
  6. The Scent of the Night - 2005 (L’odore della notte - 2001)
  7. Rounding the Mark - 2006 (Il giro di boa - 2003)
  8. The Patience of the Spider - 2007 (La pazienza del ragno - 2004)
  9. The Paper Moon - 2008 (La Luna di Carta - 2005)
  10. La Vampa d'Agosto - 2006
  11. Le Ali della Sfinge - 2006
  12. La pista di Sabbia - 2007
  13. Il campo del vasaio - 2008

[edit] Collections of Short Stories about Commissario Montalbano

[edit] References

  1. ^ see also Sampieri and Scicli
  2. ^ Camilleri on Montalbán.
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