• Masterfully combines classic detective plot with historical documents and hilarious farce.
• Camilleri uniquely constructs the setting, making the danger and corruption of the era feel vividly real.
• Based on a true event from 1876, which makes the story even more groundbreaking.

You love historical detective novels that feature strong local flavor, sharp humor, and unexpected, clever twists.

"The 'Horse's Movement' is a detective novel in the form of a 'farce-comedy' and at the same time a historical narrative based on a real event, as recorded in Politica e mafia in Sicilia (1876) by Leopoldo Franchetti. The plot unfolds in Monteoluzza and Vigata, in the autumn of 1877, during the era when the historic Left was in power, and society was experiencing strong discontent due to the ongoing, hated tax on flour.

In the province of Monteoluzza, Giovanni Bovara is called to serve as a mill inspector. Bovara, who travels only on horseback, was sent by the tax office where he works as an accountant to replace his colleagues, Tuttobene (who was eaten by fish) and Bentico (who became prey to dogs).

To cover Bovara's allegations of corruption, various schemes are set up. The inspector must be careful not to fall into the trap. However, he does not know where to rely. Until the moment he decides to confront the 'dirty game' of his opponents using their own methods.

Andrea Camilleri (1925-2019) was born in Sicily and was one of the most widely read Italian authors of our time. The remarkable aspect of his career is that he took a long time to dedicate himself exclusively to writing. When he decided to do so, around his sixties, he quickly became an unprecedented publishing phenomenon. The entire Italy, as well as millions of readers worldwide, were captivated by his talent, his ability to craft gripping plots, and his authentic, charming use of the Sicilian dialect in his works.