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The Villa of Mysteries

By David Hewson
Series: Nic Costa thriller
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In The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson, detectives Nic Costa and Gianni Peroni investigate a chilling crime related to ancient Roman rituals and a long-abandoned villa. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of secrets and danger, leading them into a world where history and modern-day crime are disturbingly intertwined. The novel intricately blends thrilling pursuit with richly described Italian settings.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you enjoy delving into suspenseful crime stories with rich historical backdrops. It features a blend of gripping mysteries and ancient secrets, offering a thrilling adventure for those fascinated by both crime-solving and historical intrigue.

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The Villa of Mysteries

Nic Costa is drawn into a dark and dangerous underworld of ritual killings in the second instalment of this acclaimed series.

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No author has ever brought Rome so alive for me - nor made it seem so sinister - Peter James

David Hewson's Rome is dark and tantalising, seductive and dangerous, a place where present-day crimes ring with the echoes of history - Tess Gerritsen

An ancient ritual. A modern-day crime.

A body is found in a peat bog near the banks of the River Tiber. Teresa Lupo, a maverick pathologist, believes it was a young woman sacrificed long ago in an ancient Roman ritual. But she's wrong. Whilst the method of killing is ancient history, this murder happened very recently.

The horror of these ritualistic killings is very much alive and it's up to Nic Costa to get to the bottom of it.

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The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson is praised for vividly bringing Rome to life, creating a dark and tantalising atmosphere. Reviewers commend its fast-paced and complex plot, with character depth enhancing the mystery. With a seductive blend of present-day thrills and historical echoes, it's noted for making readers feel as if they've experienced Italy's intrigue firsthand.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838850661

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Thorn

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 480

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Crime & Thriller David Hewson Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural Series: Nic Costa thriller

About the Author

David Hewson is a former journalist with The Times, The Sunday Times and the Independent. He is the author of more than twenty-five novels including his Rome-based Nic Costa series which has been published in fifteen languages and the sixth book, The Garden of Evil, was shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier crime novel of the year award. He has also written three acclaimed adaptations of the Danish TV series, The Killing.

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