The intensive, richly detailed narrative is at once a portrait of Daniel’s Cuban upbringing, a meditation on anti-Semitism, and an intriguing account of the painting. Highly recommended.   Library Journal

This is a major novel and a testament to Padura’s stature as a writer. Booklist

...Philip Kerr fans will still find this depiction of an honest German cop working under adverse wartime circumstances intriguing... 

"Just finished this. Fine follow-up to @anitanairauthor's first Inspector Gowda book. Harrowing but compassionate tale of modern India." Ian Rankin

"I love Inspector Gowda.  He is a brilliant creation, loveable, flawed, smart and doggedly determined.  A truly good man in a bad world." Peter James, author of Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead

"Giordano's wit and his formidable heroine's wisdom combine to make this debut a smash." Publishers Weekly

"A delightful detective and a lively, humorous portrait of Sicilian society and gastronomy." Times