{"product_id":"last-testament-in-bologna-paperback-2","title":"Last Testament in Bologna - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Benjamin's latest captivating mystery will keep the reader hooked to the very last page while also bringing the city of Bologna to fascinating life. Bravo!'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCamilla Trinchieri, author of \u003ci\u003eMurder in Chianti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Excellent! This time, English detective Daniel Leicester takes us on a hairpin ride through the glamorous, perilous world of Formula One. An absorbing portrayal of what happens when wealth, rivalry and corruption collide, this is a compelling read from a writer who knows Italy inside out and is at the top of his game.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleni Kyriacou\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, \u003c\/i\u003eselected for BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Raced through this latest in the fab crime series featuring English 'tec Dan Leicester. Set in the murky world of Formula 1, this souped-up thriller should ensure that Tom Benjamin takes his rightful place at the front of the crime-writing grid' Trevor Wood\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eigh-octane, fierce rivalry, ever-present sense of danger and carnage is one of the many reasons why this is my favourite of his novels so far.' Judith Cranswick, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMystery People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an old man makes a bequest to investigate the mysterious death of his son, English detective Daniel Leicester follows a trail leading to one of Bologna's wealthiest families - makers of some of the world's most coveted supercars. He soon discovers that beneath the glitz and glamour of the Formula One circuit lurk certain people, with sinister interests, who may just be prepared to kill to keep their secrets. Time and tide wait for no man - or woman - and while biology obliges one of Faidate Investigations' team to finally undergo a long-delayed operation, history catches up with another. Shadowing a suspect along one of Bologna's blood-red porticoes or mixing with the glitterati in the paddock at Imola, the English detective comes to learn in Italy the past not only has a long tail, but its sting can be deadly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eItalian Rules\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '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 making Italian Rules a really great read.' Ian Moore, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e' Benjamin skilfully combines a cracking crime novel with a love letter to Italian cinema . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian Rules \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eis an absolute treat' Trevor Wood\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Tom Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Tom Benjamin does it again! Last Testament in Bologna is another brilliantly-immersive crime mystery, seeped in the culture and scenery of Italy, that leads you through a compellingly-twisty plot balanced with authentic and heartfelt characterisation, and unspools to a perfectly satisfying conclusion.\" Philippa East\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The locale is brought to life . . . the plot keeps you guessing' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A slow-burning, tense and brooding thriller' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Herald Scotland\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Tom Benjamin's debut novel blows the lid off a political cauldron in which Leftist agitators, property moguls, the police and city elders struggle for survival and dominance' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It's an immensely promising debut, which leaves the reader feeling they really know the city.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorning Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Another great crime novel set in Bologna' Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The mystery smolders away nicely and the wrap-up throws some curve balls. Another indulgent offering in this rewarding series.' Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the world of Bologna's English detective in this critically-acclaimed series that transports you beneath the blood-red porticoes of one of Italy's most venerable and mysterious cities.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an old man makes a bequest to investigate the mysterious death of his son, English detective Daniel Leicester follows a trail to one of Bologna's wealthiest families - makers of some of the world's most coveted supercars - and discovers that beneath the glamour of the Formula One circuit lurk sinister interests that may be prepared to kill to keep their secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Tom Benjamin: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Benjamin's latest captivating mystery will keep the reader hooked to the very last page while also bringing the city of Bologna to fascinating life. Bravo!'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCamilla Trinchieri, author of \u003ci\u003eMurder in Chianti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Excellent! This time, English detective Daniel Leicester takes us on a hairpin ride through the glamorous, perilous world of Formula One. An absorbing portrayal of what happens when wealth, rivalry and corruption collide, this is a compelling read from a writer who knows Italy inside out and is at the top of his game.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleni Kyriacou\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, \u003c\/i\u003eselected for BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club 2023\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Gripping' Harriet Tyce\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in the suburbs of north London and began his working life as a journalist before becoming a spokesman for Scotland Yard. He later moved into public health, where he developed Britain's first national campaign against alcohol abuse, Know Your Limits, and led drugs awareness programme FRANK. He now lives in Bologna. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Quiet Death in Italy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first novel in his Daniel Leicester crime series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind Tom on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at tombenjaminsays.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47395173892345,"sku":"9781408715574","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/nYnNW8Uqeu9781408715574_385ca7ad-d655-44d9-bbfc-92c441ad48d2.webp?v=1770265038","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/last-testament-in-bologna-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}