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2000s: Treasure maps can lead you places you may not want to go to.
The Treasure Hunt (Montalbano 16)
What you need to know before your trail
A crazed elderly man and his sister begin firing bullets from their balcony down onto the Vigàta street below. Inspector Montalbano finds himself a reluctant television hero when he arrives at the scene.
Only a few days from this strange state of affairs, the inspector receives a letter containing a mysterious riddle – a rather perplexing treasure hunt set by an anonymous challenger. Arturo Pennisi is a young man who is eager to witness the detective’s investigative skills first hand and Montalbano is grateful for his help.
Montalbano finds that he has to follow the treasure hunt’s clues and travel from Vigàta’s teeming streets to its deserted outskirts. The clues lead him to an abandoned house and a seemingly bottomless lake.
But when he gets there, it;s not treasure he finds…
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..
Outside of Vigata
Religious extremists and a blow up doll…… might be best to bypass Vigata and the surrounding area altogether eh Montalbano? You do get to meet some strange people and see some strange sights on these adventures of yours.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Treasure Hunt (Commissario Montalbano 16)
Author/ Guide: Andrea Camilleri Destination: Sicily (fictional Vigata) Porto Empedocle Departure Time: 2000s
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