Murder in Pitigliano

Ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle finds himself unwittingly stepping into the role of a PI to investigate a murder that has torn a young family apart in this rustic mystery set in the beautiful Medieval village of Pitigliano, Italy.

Haunting cover of medieval hill town town of Pitigliano in an orange light with the title in big yellow letters.

Murder in Pitigliano by Camilla Trinchieri Publish date: July 2025

PRAISE for Murder in Pitigliano

“A new installment in Trincheri’s mystery series is a call for nothing less than celebration . . . Rich in culture, food, wine and—above all else—friendship, this is sure to be loved by fans of cozyish series, gentle police procedurals, and Italia!” —First Clue 

“Murder in Pitigliano is particularly intriguing and noteworthy because of its unique setting. Persecuted Jews sought refuge there. Unfortunately, many minorities today in my own country are being persecuted. Will our hatred towards each other ever end? One thing that I hope never ends is Trinchieri’s very entertaining and insightful Tuscan Mystery series.” — J. B. Hoyos, Gumshoe Review

“Readers seeking well-crafted cozy mysteries like Louise Penny’s or M.L. Longworth’s will enjoy Trinchieri’s fine story-craft as much as they do the Tuscan setting.” —Booklist

Another worthy addition to Trinchieri’s series, this time set partly in a new city. Recommend to fans of Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Policebooks. —Jean King, Library Journal

“I love this series. The setting is glorious, and the food descriptions are delectable. You must be ready to eat Italian after reading one of these books. Nico is a great character, and the town is populated with charming friends who brighten the pages. The mysteries are always well constructed, and this one is no exception. The interviews, clues, and case discussions are well written and executed. The relationships outside of the mystery continue to deepen, and I hope there will be a sixth book in our future.” —Louis Williams, @BookMeARead on IG

Karen MacPherson selects Murder in Pitigliano in her list of “five of the best mysteries to read this summer.” “Our picks include new novels by Laura Lippman, Martha Grimes and Camilla Trinchieri.” —Washington Post

“Trinchieri’s fifth Tuscan mystery continues to expand Nico’s adopted community . . . Come for the whodunit, stay for the sweet life. Mangia! … The pursuit of the perpetrator often takes a back seat to her portrait of a contented community in picturesque rural Italy.” —Kirkus

“With a simpatico protagonist, a cast of sometimes quirky characters, and the ever-present aromas of Tuscan dishes, what’s not to like?” —David P. Wagner, author of the Rick Montoya Italian Mystery series
“If Agatha Christie had been Italian, she might’ve written a mystery like The Bitter Taste of Murder . . . This novel has a beautifully delicious, celebratory ending that made me want to return to Italy in the next installment of Camilla Trinchieri’s expertly written Tuscan Mystery series.” —Gumshoe Review
“Lush with descriptions of wine country and filled with fascinating details of life in Italy, Murder in Chianti is the perfect read for all seeking an outdoors escape through fiction.” —CrimeReads
“[A] vibrant mystery . . . Enticing descriptions of food and wines, an introspective protagonist with an unusual background, and an intricate plot that weaves its way amid past peccadillos combine to make this a winner. Readers will eagerly await Trinchieri’s next.” —Publishers Weekly
“An engaging procedural that introduces a delightful cast readers will want to spend more time with . . . The solution Trinchieri provides will surprise and satisfy.” —Kirkus Reviews