Cosi Fan Tutti: An Aurelio Zen Mystery – Michael Dibdin

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Cosi Fan Tutti: An Aurelio Zen Mystery by Michael Dibdin is a sharp-witted crime novel set in Naples, where corruption is as commonplace as the sea breeze. Determined to keep a low profile, Inspector Aurelio Zen soon finds himself tangled in a bizarre case involving a knifed sailor, murderous garbage collectors, and a web of romantic entanglements that mirror the farcical chaos of Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte.

This instalment in the acclaimed Aurelio Zen series blends crime, satire, and dark comedy, painting a vivid portrait of Naples’ underworld. Dibdin masterfully weaves intrigue with absurdity, making for a suspenseful yet humorous read. With its richly drawn characters and unpredictable twists, the novel is a must-read for fans of literary crime fiction.