The Dogs of Rome

Conor Fitzgerald

ISBN 10: 1408809923 / ISBN 13: 9781408809921

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, 2011

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pp. 400 1st Edition.

Seller Inventory # 264201710

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dogs of Rome
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408809923
• ISBN 13: 9781408809921
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An engrossing novel of murder, organized crime, and politics in contemporary Italy - the first in the hit series of Italian crime novels

'A powerful and hugely compelling thriller. Dark, worldly and written with tremendous style and assurance' William Boyd
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Rome. A city where rules are compromised. And compromise rules.

It's one of the hottest days of the year. Chief Inspector Blume is enjoying a rare solitary lunch in a tranquil corner of Trastevere when an unwelcome phone call intrudes with news of a brutal killing a few streets away.

Arturo Clemente is no ordinary victim. His widow is an elected member of the Senate, and Blume arrives at the scene to find enquiries well underway, the case itself apparently clear-cut, a prime suspect quickly identified. Blume must fight to regain control of the investigation, but well acquainted with the city's underworld, he knows from bitter experience that in Rome even a murder enquiry must bow to the rules of politics.

But when worrying shortcuts sanctioned by one of his superiors are uncovered, it seems events are being manipulated from on high. The complex and uncomfortable truth Blume will unravel will shock even him, and his struggle for justice may yet cost more innocent lives...

About the Author

Conor Fitzgerald has lived in Ireland, the UK, the United States and Italy. He has worked as an arts editor, produced a current affairs journal for foreign embassies based in Rome, and founded a successful translation company. He is married with two children and still lives in Rome.