Set in Positano, Italy, Bria, who owns a B &B, needs to solve another mystery. A singer comes to town to sing in the piazza with her pianist. After her performance her pianist is found dead in the piazza. These are fun, well written mysteries!

Bria is a fairly recent widow with an eight-year-old son, a dog, lots of family and friends, a romance with detective Luca, a B&B, and the dead body of a guest/opera diva on the piazza. Not a grim procedural but a fun cozy that serves up quirky characters as easily as a caprese salad. Lots of fun, mistakes, red herrings, and plot twists. Loved it and plan to get more as they are published.
I requested and received an uncorrected digital proof from Kensington Books/Kensington Cozies via NetGalley. Pub Date Sep 30, 2025 ***** review #goodreads #bookbub #librarything #storygraph
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I had fun and enjoyed it. A good mystery set in Italya, a bit fantasy-like, i'm Italian born and bread, and full of surprising twists.
I'm not a fan of Costiera during tourist season (only between October and May) but made me wish i could travel to Positano
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A carefree novel set in idyllic Positano, this book is the third in a cozy mystery series (it can be read as a stand alone, but is best if read in order). With easygoing characters and a beautiful seaside Italian setting, this work is a breezy, jolly mystery with shocking twists. Readers can imagine scenes from some of the most popular Italian/Italian American films while following the MC and her close knit group of locals on their quest for the culprit. A fun summer read that's perfect for the beach.

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Somehow I missed book two in this Brian Bartolucci series which is regrettable. I was not entirely sold on the debut, but this one really hit the right spot.

Bria's bed & breakfast is now open and her romance with detective Luca is going well. The whole town is abuzz with the news that famous opera singer, Carlotta, is returning to do a free concert--but not everyone is happy. Carlotta stepped on a few toes on her way to the top and when it turns out Carlotta and her accompanist are staying at Bria's B & B, she sees firsthand what a diva Carlotta can be. At the same time, Carlotta is planning the wedding of her plain, dull daughter to billionaire soccer player.

When a dead body is found on the piazza immediately after the concert, the victim is not who everyone expected. And it soon turns out the victim was living a double life.

Bria, her friends, and family are enjoyable companions and of course, the Amalfi coast setting is delectable. #MurderinanItalianPiazza #NetGalley

Murder in an Italian Piazza by Michael Falco is such a fun and cozy mystery! Bria Bartolucci is a charming B&B owner in Positano, and somehow keeps stumbling into murder. There’s drama, secrets, and of course, a body! I loved the small town gossip and delicious food descriptions. If you’re into murder mysteries sprinkled with sass, this one should be right up your alley!