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Title: A Few Drops of Blood
Subtitle: The Captain Natalia Monte, Book 2
Author: Jan Merete Weiss
Narrator: Davina Porter
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-22-14
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
Publisher's Summary:
When the bodies of two men are found shockingly posed in the garden of an elderly countess, Captain Natalia Monte of the Carabiniere is assigned the case. Soon she finds herself shuttling between Naples' decadent art galleries and violent criminal underworld. If she is to succeed in solving the heinous crime, Natalia must deal with not only her own complicated past and allegiances but also those of the city as a whole. A Few Drops of Blood is a riveting and poetic exploration of the violence that lurks in the heart of beauty.
Members Reviews:
The second in, I hope, a long series of mysteries set in Naples.
A splendid sequel to These Dark Things, Ms. Weiss's much admired first book. Her Captain Natalia of the Carabinieri is called to the scene of a bizarre double murder, the victims left in a countess's garden aboard a sculptured horse. I especially admired the moral quandary the heroine is faced with as her integrity is challenged by love. A wonderfully dramatic dilemma. Also enjoyed Lola, her childhood friend and local criminal. A terrific,spunky character. The criminal slang used by the Neapolitan underworld is especially entertaining. Jan Merete Weiss obviously knows this world first hand.
Love this author!
Her writing shows extensive research, and insight into the culture of Naples and the area. I read her first novel and couldn't wait for this one. There are a few repetitions, but they don't seriously detract from the narrative. I can't wait for the next one. This could be the next Brunetti/Leon series for we Italian fiction aficionados.
Great book!
Really fine characters, wonderful plot, and a portrayal of Naples as real as you will find. This is my second Jan Weiss book, and I look forward to reading her third.
Top Notch Mystery!
Very good read--fast paced, good characters, intriguing, could not put it down. Loved the sights, sounds and smells of Naples.
Four Stars
Enjoyed this book. Haven't gotten into the characters yet.