''A breath of fresh air to mystery writing'' - The Book Elf, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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When Hollywood comes to Bologna, La Dolce Vita turns into sweet murder...
A famous Hollywood director arrives in Bologna to remake a cult film, and the city''s renowned cinema archive decides to mark the occasion with a screening of the original... only to discover it has disappeared.
After English detective Daniel Leicester follows the trail of Love on a Razorblade to an apparent murder-suicide, he begins to suspect there may be more at stake than just missing negatives - could the film contain a clue to one of the city''s most enduring mysteries?
Together with a Hollywood star from the upcoming remake, Daniel moves from the glamour of Venice Lido to the depths of Bologna''s secret tunnel system as a sinister network closes in.
Daniel is about to learn that, for the ultimate ''director''s cut'', some people are ready to kill.
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Readers and reviewers love Italian Rules!
''Another solid entry in a series that showcases Italy. If the Machiavellian manoeuvres don''t draw you in, there is always the cuisine!'' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I''ve read and loved all of Tom, Benjamin''s books, so far, and I think this is the best one yet!'' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''A really accomplished addition to an already excellent series'' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''This series is just so fun. Exciting stories that are entertaining, hard to put down and still intricate enough to keep you guessing'' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''There are two major stars in this book, the laconic private eye Daniel Leicester and the city of Bologna itself. Tom Benjamin mixes these ingredients perfectly'' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants
''Italian Rules is a fabulously sophisticated and classy mystery with an utterly gripping plot'' - Victoria Dowd, author of the Smart Women''s Crime Mystery series
''Benjamin skilfully combines a cracking crime novel with a love letter to Italian cinema... Italian Rules is an absolute treat'' - Trevor Wood, author of the Jimmy Mullen series
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The fourth instalment of Tom Benjamin''s Bologna-set Daniel Leicester series of mysteries, Italian Rules is a clever, twisty thriller perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.
