The Villa of Mysteries

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Review #1

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The Villa of Mysteries is the third Nic Costa novel that I have read and this is one that draws you in, slowly but surely. The characters of the Questura are a motley bunch, but my favourite is the pathologist Teresa Lupo (aka Crazy Teresa) as she has a razor sharp mind that often sees things her police colleagues fail to see and her methods can be unconventional. There are frequent verbal spats with her boss, the elegant but austere Falcone, almost coming to blows at times. Nic Costa is a sensitive soul, very susceptible to women, but a man with scruples. He is also a vegetarian, something that invites much mockery from his colleagues, in a city that adores meat and fish.

What I enjoy about David Hewson’s novels is the blend of history/archaelogy and his obvious love for Rome. This novel focuses on an ancient Roman cult which involves young women and this spills into 21st century Rome as the story unfolds when a mummified corpse is discovered by two American tourists who initially think it is an ancient statue. It is a gripping novel and one which will hold a reader’s interest until the final page. No spoilers here – just buy this novel and savour it.

Review #2

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When a preserved body is found in a peat bog, it looks as if the dead girl is a long-forgotten victim of a ritual killing from ancient times. But forensic examination soon proves the death is much more recent than that, leading to speculation that a cult based on the Bacchanalian mythology is active in present day Rome. And to make matters worse, another young girl has just gone missing in similar circumstances, a few days before the ancient ceremony of Liberalia, the anniversary of the first death…

Nic Costa has returned to duty following the death of his father and his recovery from the injuries he received in the first book of the series,  A Season for the Dead . Nic finds he’s been paired up with Gianni Peroni, a high-flying vice cop who’s been busted back to the ranks after been caught with a prostitute. Nic is a refreshingly non-alcoholic, not particularly maverick cop – young and still a bit naïve and idealistic, but with a determined streak that leads him to take occasional risks.

This is a well written crime mystery with a complicated plot and an interesting setting. Although Nic is the nominal hero, we see the investigation from different perspectives through the eyes of several members of the police team and forensic pathologists. As well as ancient myth and legend, the story is firmly rooted in the Rome of today, with the authorities still battling to defeat the mobsters and Mafiosi that infest the city. As flu strikes, leaving the police short-handed, they are constantly diverted from the task of looking for the missing girl by a fresh outbreak of mob rivalry causing havoc throughout the city.

Overall, I found this a good read, though I felt it was a bit too long. The ending in particular was over-padded leading to a loss in tension, and there were aspects of it that took credibility almost to breaking point. But the characterisation is very good, both of the police team and the villains, and the introduction of Roman myths and legends gave it an added level of interest. I believe there are nine Costa books to date, and this one will certainly encourage me to continue with the series. Recommended.

Review #3

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David Hewson writes edgier crime stories than Donna Leon. I love her books set in Venice, but they are gentler. Hewson’s characters have a harder reality. Maybe Rome is really a tougher city! Nic Costa has liberal ethics, and his partner Perroni is tough and has a history. Their boss, Falcone, is a cold, distant man, with his own demons. This book deals with crime families, dark secrets, old Roman, and pre-Roman cults and rites. Hewson does his research, and the fascinating world of “Peat bodies” is touched on.
The pathologist-Theresa is an eccentric, a unique person. Each book stands on it’s own, but it is worth starting from the beginning, in order. That way, the changes and events shaping lives make more sense. Great series, and Rome comes to life. Even if one has not visited it- the past is so vivid in every day life.

Review #4

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Having become hooked on David Hewson when reading The killing 1,2and3 I have now moved to Nic Costa series.However, this particular book was easy to put down. I did eventually finish it but I found the section of the book in the cave a bit weird. I got the message by the end but frankly it felt too much like hard work. I will of course continue to read all of Hewson’s novels so I have plenty to keep me going.

Review #5

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A family member introduced me to the novels of David Hewish. I have my favourite crime thriller novelists and await eagerly for their new ones. His crime stories are intriguing always so far with a unexpected twist on the end. The Detectives interact and the descriptions of Italy don’t irk me as do some writers who seem bent on giving a guided tour!!
I don’t write about the stories as I leave others to do it, who are perhaps more prolific than me but I do appreciate their insights. David Hewson does a gripping crime thriller.

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