I thought you should know. Baci, Bruno
She clicked on the link, despite her better instincts.
It took her to a tiny piece on a news website.
Body in Danube now murder enquiry
Budapest Police confirm the grisly discovery of an adult male corpse in the River Danube is now under investigation as murder. The victim, identified as Gennaio Colacino, was an Italian national from Naples. In response to a question from our journalist, a police spokesman confirmed the man had died from a wound to the throat. Social media connects the victim to Michelin-starred chef and philanthropist Agusto Colacino, of celebrated restaurant Ecco. The chef has yet to comment. Reuters
Dear Reader
Wet, soggy and fished out of the Mediterranean, Beatrice has lived to tell the tale. Case over. Or is it? With Gennaio’s body washing up in Budapest, there may be loose ends. PI Stubbs finds private investigating is a lonely job when visiting perfume houses in Paris, a chateau in Bordeaux or fashion shows at Versailles. Enter an assistant who won’t take no for an answer. The next in the Stubbs adventures will be out in November.
Message from JJ Marsh
I hope you enjoyed HONEY TRAP.
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HUMAN RITES
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Dedication
For Gilly, Jane, Liza and Kat, aka Triskele Books, whose influence on Beatrice and me cannot be overestimated
Acknowledgements
With enormous appreciation for Catriona Troth, Liza Perrat, Jane Dixon Smith and Gillian Hamer, aka Triskele Books, for editorial input and research assistance. Heartfelt and sincere gratitude to the staff at Hotel Romeo, Naples, who allowed me access to Michelin-starred restaurant Il Comandante. Special thanks to maître d’hotel Mario Vitiello, chef Salvatore Bianco and fixer Antonella Graziano. Respect and admiration to JD Smith (cover design), Julia Gibbs (proofreader) and Janys Hyde (Italian advice) aka The Jay Team.
Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Message from JJ Marsh
Dedication
Acknowledgements