Old Bones in Puglia

A thrilling detective novel set in the stunning wilds of Italy
The seventh atmospheric crime thriller in the Daniel Leicester series, set in the historic Italian city of Puglia. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.

'Captivating . page-turning . a breath of fresh air. Puglia - as it is, not just what you see on the postcards. Highly recommended!' reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Pitch perfect . dive in and enjoy the ride' - reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another excellent addition to one of the best series around. Benjamin adds a large dose of witchcraft and superstition to his usual mix of crime, family drama and enchanting femme fatales to create a heady, intoxicating delight' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series

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Discover Italy's bewitching region of Puglia with the seventh Daniel Leicester mystery, the most propulsive yet .

English detective and Bologna resident Daniel Leicester has been summoned by a dying relative to the wildest corner of Puglia, home to revered saints, fearsome mafia clans, hidden catacombs and sinister ceremonies.

As Daniel discovers that his Italian family's history runs deep in the veins of the region, old grudges resurface and life is breathed into ancient superstitions. He is enchanted by the mysteries of the region and joins a search for stolen antiquities, but when a contact is gruesomely murdered by mobsters, it's clear that mafia rule is more powerful than local mysticism.

Lured by magic but trapped by the mob, Daniel finds himself unable to return to his beloved Bologna. His family is bound to Puglia more tightly than he ever imagined, and powerful people want answers he can't give.

And when Daniel's daughter is snatched during a Holy Week procession, he sees first-hand just how far they're prepared to go .

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Readers love Tom Benjamin's Daniel Leicester mysteries!

'Full of treachery, intriguing characters, and a story that ends up knee-deep in the mafia! . authenticity radiates from the page' - Books by Bindu

'The book had me at "set in Italy" . incredible!' - Susie's Book Bubble

'Old Bones in Puglia is a terrific mystery that sweeps the reader off to Italy with élan and flair and straight into a world of skulduggery, superstition and cold-blooded murder. Brilliantly spiced with atmosphere, wit, tension and red herrings, this twisty and thrilling crime novel hits all the right boxes and once again continues to cement Tom Benjamin's standing as one of the genre's most exciting voices' - Bookish Jottings

'Daniel Leicester, like Donna Leon's Brunetti, has wonderful family ties, who all become very much part of the story . intriguing, well paced and gripping . [Tom Benjamin] is my favourite author of Italian fiction!' - reader review

'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive. Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I have read all this series and loved every single one. I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and thoroughly compelling, it's the best yet!' - Karen Cole, Hair Past Freckle book review blog

'The first division of crime writers' - Daily Mail

'A galloping and topical read' - The Florentine

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