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2000s: Finding a dead horse outside your house is never a good start to your day
The Track of Sand (Montalbano 12)
What you need to know before your trail
Inspector Salvatore Montalbano wakes from one of the strange dreams to find a gruesomely bludgeoned horse carcass in front of his seaside home. When his men came to investigate, the carcass has disappeared, leaving only a trail in the sand.
Worse is to come however for Salvo’s home is ransacked and he’s certain that the crimes are linked.
But it’s finding that link and the connection behind it that’s going to be the problem.
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..
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Track of Sand (Montalbano 12)
Author/ Guide: Andrea Camilleri Destination: Sicily (fictional Vigata) Porto Empedocle Departure Time: 2000s
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