{"product_id":"to-die-in-tuscany-paperback","title":"To Die in Tuscany - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Wagner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An armchair travelers delight\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne dead art collector and a gallery of suspects. This romantic weekend just turned deadly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslator Rick Montoya is looking forward to a quiet weekend away with his girlfriend, Betta, an art fraud investigator for the Italian Culture Ministry. Their destination: the beautiful village of Urbino, home to Renaissance masters Rafael and the lesser-known Piero della Francesca. While Betta does have official business to attend to--namely, collecting a priceless Piero drawing from a wealthy Spanish collector on the ministry's behalf--she asks Rick to join her \"in case she needs an interpreter,\" but with other, less-official intentions in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Spaniard is found murdered and the drawing stolen, Betta must shift back into art cop mode, and Rick's official services are required after all. As they set out to discover the identity of the killer and the whereabouts of the stolen sketch, they are drawn from Urbino's cobbled streets to eastern Tuscany and back as the list of suspects grows longer--and more dangerous. Will this lovers' getaway literally be to die for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis captivating crime fiction novel is perfect for armchair travel, transporting you right to Italy with vivid descriptions of the scenery, food, and wine. \u003cem\u003eTo Die in Tuscany\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to delight those interested in international crime mysteries, police procedurals, and fans of art and the Renaissance period will appreciate learning more about Raphael and Piero della Francesca.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso in the Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold Tuscan Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath in the Dolomites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMurder Most Unfortunate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReturn to Umbria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Funeral in Mantova\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoman Count Down\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768698437920,"sku":"9781464214332","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/55a39fad70a10351bb4b31ad8705a9a3.webp?v=1780335477","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/to-die-in-tuscany-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}