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2000s: If you saw a seagull fall from the sky, perform a strange dance, before lying down to die, you’d be shocked wouldn’t you?
The Dance Of The Seagull (Montalbano 15)
What you need to know before your trail
If you saw a seagull fall from the sky, perform a strange dance, before lying down to die, you’d be shocked wouldn’t you?
To say Montalbano is a bit taken aback is an understatement!
Montalbano makes a quick trip to the police station to tie up loose ends before heading off on holiday with girlfriend Livia, but that’s hardly the bet idea when you’re Montalbano. Once inside he finds that his dear colleague Fazio is missing – and what’s more he was in the middle of a secret investigation of his own. Montalbano can’t just leave his good friend in the lurch.
From the docks of Vigàta to its deep, dry wells where the mafia hide their terrible crimes, Inspector Montalbano is going to get himself in some dark and unsafe places in this mystery!
Travel Guide
Vigata or Porto Empedocle?
Vigata may be fictional but it is said to be inspired by Porto Empedocle where the author’s childhood home was.
As with the other Montalbano novels, the author states – ‘As is obvious, the names of …. streets, hotels etc are entirely fictitious and make no reference to reality’. What a shame.
Via Roma
Via Roma – a street through the town where the literary Salvo Montalbano likes to stop at his favourite Caffè Albanese – the real Albanese has changed its name to Bar Vigata. Just down the road, leaning on a lamppost, is a statue of the inspector with a full head of hair and bushy moustache!
Sicily and Food
The gourmand parts are always mouthwatering and are as charming and unique as the landscape and characters..
Streetview Maps
A) Italy - Porto Empedocle harbour
A) Italy - Porto Empedocle harbour
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Dance Of The Seagull (Montalbano 15)
Author/ Guide: Andrea Camilleri Destination: Sicily (fictional Vigata) Porto Empedocle Departure Time: 2000s
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