Old Bones in Puglia

A thrilling detective novel set in the stunning wilds of Italy

By: Tom Benjamin

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Paperback | 14 May 2026 | Edition Number 1

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'Pitch perfect . . . dive in and enjoy the ride' - NetGalley review, ?????

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Discover Italy's bewitching region of Puglia with the seventh Daniel Leicester mystery, the most propulsive yet . . .

English detective and Bologna resident Daniel Leicester has been summoned by a dying relative to the wildest corner of Puglia, home to revered saints, fearsome mafia clans, hidden catacombs and sinister ceremonies.

As Daniel discovers that his Italian family's history runs deep in the veins of the region, old grudges resurface and life is breathed into ancient superstitions. He is enchanted by the mysteries of the region and joins a search for stolen antiquities, but when a contact is gruesomely murdered by mobsters, it's clear that mafia rule is more powerful than local mysticism.

Lured by magic but trapped by the mob, Daniel finds himself unable to return to his beloved Bologna. His family is bound to Puglia more tightly than he ever imagined, and powerful people want answers he can't give.

And when Daniel's daughter is snatched during a Holy Week procession, he sees first-hand just how far they're prepared to go . . .
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Readers love Tom Benjamin's Daniel Leicester mysteries!

'Full of treachery, intriguing characters, and a story that ends up knee-deep in the mafia! . . . authenticity radiates from the page' - Books by Bindu

'The book had me at "set in Italy" . . . incredible!' - Susie's Book Bubble

'Daniel Leicester, like Donna Leon's Brunetti, has wonderful family ties, who all become very much part of the story . . . intriguing, well paced and gripping . . . [Tom Benjamin] is my favourite author of Italian fiction!' - reader review

'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ?????

'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ?????

'I have read all this series and loved every single one... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ?????

'A real treat. One of the few series that I've read throughout and this is the best of the lot. Beautifully drawn characters, a wonderful evocation of Bologna, a twisty plot and a genuinely moving and clever callback to an earlier event. Oozes class.' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series

'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and t

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