Nonna Maria and the Case of the Stolen Necklace - Lorenzo Carcaterra

 Nonna Maria and the Case of the Stolen Necklace - Lorenzo Carcaterra

Release Date: May 2, 2023

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This is the second of the Nonna Maria mysteries I have read; it works well as a standalone.  

Nonna Maria is a venerable woman whose goal in life seems to be to help and protect her friends and family….and feed them wonderful meals and savory coffee. Through the many contacts made through her years on Ischia, she has an uncanny ability to assist in solving crimes and the captain of the carabinieri is smart enough to rely on her. This time, there are two cases to be solved.  A woman accuses a hotel worker of stealing her valuable necklace; the worker just happens to be Nonna Maria’s goddaughter. Another woman is found dead on the side of the street with no identification.  It is determined that she has been murdered, but no one knows who she is.  Ah!  but Nonna Maria thinks she knows her identity. 

This is a cozy mystery Italian style with wine and espresso instead of tea.  Nonna Maria is enchanting.  She is surrounded by unique and equally charming characters.  There is humor and pathos in this story.  

The book ends with a set up for what seems to be Nonna Maria’s next case; I am looking forward to it! 

Thanks to #netgalley and #randomhouse #ballantine for the  ARC.