Death of an Englishman by Magdalen Nabb is the first book in the Marshal Guarnaccia Mystery series, set in Florence, Italy. It’s just before Christmas, and while Marshal Guarnaccia is eager to join his family for the holidays, he finds himself facing a challenging murder case.
A retired Englishman, living alone near the Santa Trinita bridge, is shot in the back during the night. The victim seems respectable, and Scotland Yard has sent two officers to assist the Italian police in the investigation. Despite their help, it is the quiet and methodical Marshal Guarnaccia who, with his keen observational skills, uncovers the truth behind the crime. The book explores Guarnaccia’s journey through the complexities of the case, balancing his personal desires with his professional responsibilities, all set against the backdrop of Florence’s beauty.
