About “The potter's field”
An unidentified corpse is found near Vigàta, a town known for its potter's clay soil, while a woman reports her husband, a Colombian man of Sicilian origin tied to a local mobster, missing. Inspector Montalbano recalls a biblical story about betrayal and burial ground as he pursues the case.
Praise for “The potter's field”
“The idiosyncratic Montalbano is totally endearing.”
“Camilleri is as crafty and charming a writer as his protagonist is an investigator.”
“[Camilleri’s mysteries] offer quirky characters, crisp dialogue, bright storytelling—and Salvo Montalbano, one of the most engaging protagonists in detective fiction…Montalbano is a delightful creation, an honest man on Siciliy’s mean streets.”
Book details
- First published
- 2008
- Latest edition
- 2011 · ISBN 9780143120131
- Pages
- 277
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The potter's field?
The potter's field by Andrea Camilleri has 277 pages.
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