Nonna Maria and the Case of the Lost Treasure #3 by Lorenzo Carcaterra (ebook)
OVERVIEW
OVERALL REVIEW: 4.0 stars
Writing: 4.5 stars
The writing is always so descriptive, yet concise. Lorenzo Carcaterra writes in short chapters which makes it so easy to find a good reading-stopping point.
The author writes so beautifully about Ischia (an island about 20 miles off-shore from Naples). Each novel, including this one, is a love letter to the island and his Nonna.
Also, I did not figure out who the villain was until the author revealed it. I love NOT figuring it out!!
Character development: 4.5 stars
There is one main character - Nonna Maria. Nonna Maria has lived her whole life on Ischia and knows everyone and everyone knows her. She is my dream grandmother! I think about the food that she prepares in this novel and want to visit Ischia just to experience food similar to what she prepares!
The secondary characters are Nonna Maria's friends, Captain Murino, Rita, and the villain. The story of these folks is so integral to the story and so well done with great backstories.
The tertiary character is Ischia. The people, the location, and the food/wine.
Storyline: 4.0 stars
This mystery-thriller is all about the hidden treasure search and the villain trying to kill Captain Murino. It got a little confusing to me with the multiple criminal alliances and the various levels in the castle. But, it was so much fun!
The main locations were Ischia and Florence, Italy.
Memorable/Informative: 4.0 stars
I learned even more about Ischia with this novel. This time I learned about the island being invaded and controlled by Spain, Rome, Greece, Moors, and even more conquering forces. The island is so full of great history due to it's location to mainland Italy and North Africa.
Book cover: 4.0 stars
Very pretty.
Book title: 4.0 stars
I love Nonna Maria's titles!
DEFINITE recommend
EBOOK DETAILS
NetGalley ARC (ebook)
Nonna Maria and the Case of the Lost Treasure #3 by Lorenzo Carcaterra
288 pages
Bantam
Release date of 05/7/2024
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Happy reading 📚!
Dorothea 💜