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Mystery Book Club

"Nonna Maria and Case of the Missing Bride" by Carcaterra

2023-06-14 15:30:00 2023-06-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of Carcaterra's cozy mystery novel set in Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples, the first in the Nonna Maria series. Virtual - Zoom

Wednesday, June 14
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-14 15:30:00 2023-06-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of Carcaterra's cozy mystery novel set in Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples, the first in the Nonna Maria series. Virtual - Zoom

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Join us for a discussion of Carcaterra's cozy mystery novel set in Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples, the first in the Nonna Maria series.

Nonna Maria has lived in Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples, her entire life. Recognizable by the widow's black she's worn every day for decades, she always has pasta on the stove and espresso in the pot for the neighbors who stop by to ask her advice on life and love. Everyone knows her, and she knows everyone's business. So if something goes wrong, islanders look to her, and not the local carabinieri, to find the solution.

When a recently engaged woman confesses that she's afraid her fiance might not be who he seems, Nonna Maria helps her disappear while she investigates the true nature of her betrothed, a stranger to Ischia with a murky past. The stranger has also raised the suspicions of Captain Murino of the carabinieri, but he's occupied investigating the death of a tour boat captain who drowned in the wee hours of the morning. Captain Murino believes it's an accident, but Nonna Maria knew the man was a born sailor, and too good a swimmer to drown, no matter how much wine he might have drunk. While Captain Murino has his hands full, she pours herself a glass of white wine and gets to work, even though getting involved will expose her to the dangers lurking just beneath the surface of her idyllic home.

Click here to place a hold on a copy:  

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Mystery Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.  It is a monthly book discussion group through the Burke Branch Library. 

This program will take place by Zoom and registration is required. After registering, you will be e-mailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. If you have questions about the program or need help with set up, please contact Caroline at cpak@alexlibraryva.org.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | romance | mystery | italy |

Venue details


Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctce-rqDooGdYjq9ZsXKTsWEVvx1Pf8hJp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.