
Valpolicella Violet: A Private Investigator Comedy Mystery (Franki Amato Mysteries, Book 7)
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Madeline Mrozek
Franki's Venice vacation makes New Orleans seems like Disneyland....
Franki Amato is in Venice to celebrate her best friend’s Christmas Eve nuptials. She’s looking forward to a relaxing break from the PI grind and a romantic gondola ride with her Casanova. But when a chef goes belly-up after making violet risotto for the reception, her holiday plans start sinking like La Serenissima.
Dead set on finding the killer and saving her BFF’s wedding, Franki navigates the city’s streets and canals, which are darker and more twisted than catacomb tunnels, and all while the ghosts of past and present are quite literally haunting her. She has to figure out what grave robberies and an 19th-century nun have to do with the murder and decipher a string of clues as murky as the Venetian lagoon - a candlelit coffin, a jeweled cross necklace, and a bottle of Valpolicella. Will Franki get her gondola ride? Or will she, too, become a phantom of Venice?
Valpolicella Violet is Book Seven in the Franki Amato Mysteries, but it can be listened to as a stand-alone. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you’ll drink up this fun series by USA Today best-selling author Traci Andrighetti. Cin cin!
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“Traci’s writing is sharp and funny; the world she paints leaps off the page and makes the reader laugh out loud…. A thoroughly enjoyable voice in fiction!” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times best-selling author)
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Love this series
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Another destination murder!!
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Hilarious!
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Too much
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Love the stories about Amatto
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That said, If you haven’t listened/read the series I would highly recommend it. IMO, the first 4 books were above excellent. My lack of enthusiasm for Valpolicella may be mine alone and regardless, it is still a good story.
Good but my last of the series
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Great Series
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If you've read any of my other reviews, you know that Madeline Mrozek is my favorite narrator of all time. The way she plays each of the characters is more than impressive. Like all her books, this one literally sounds like there are multiple narrators involved, but there aren't! She actually includes an awesome blooper reel at the end of the book, which is sooo funny, and I'm convinced it's there to show listeners like me that she, alone, is the one bringing these characters to life. I wouldn't doubt that she is a huge inspiration to aspiring narrators across the globe. I mean, I'm a teacher, and her work even inspires me! Not only is she super engaging and absolutely hilarious, but her recording is top-notch and the editing is flawless. I loved everything about her performance, and I'm confident you will feel the same!
Valpolicella Violet: A Private Investigator Comedy Mystery (Franki Amato Mysteries, Book 7) by Traci Andrighetti, narrated by Madeline Mrozek, is deserving of 5 stars across the board. I recommend this audiobook to fans of mystery and humor, as well as those who enjoy fun-loving characters with big personalities in unexpected and unpredictable situations. If you are someone who doesn't like to listen to books in a series out of order, I would say start at the beginning with Book 1, even though it isn't at all necessary, since Book 7 is a complete standalone mystery from start to finish. You will, however, get to know the main characters on a deeper level, if you choose to do so. Whatever you decide, Andrighetti and Mrozek are sure to bring you lots of smiles, unforgettable one-liners, and endless laughter! Happy listening!
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Absolutely Hilarious!!
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In this book, we get a break from New Orleans, and Traci Andrighetti transports us to the streets of Venice. I especially liked the descriptions of the several places and mentions to legends and the past of the city. It’s clear Andrighetti knows the place well. I’ve been once to Venice, more than twenty years ago, but the mention of Saint Mark’s square of the Bridge of Sighs, and pieces of historical knowledge, made me travel again to the past and the humid Venice streets.
The mystery was intriguing, but I think what I liked the most were the historical information and atmosphere. Franki was entertaining, as usual, with some light humor and her family members’ quirks. This made the book light and funny but I also had to listen carefully to all the pieces of information that were revealed along the way. Andrighetti’s mysteries are never straightforward, and her stories could be convoluted sometimes. I would also like to mention that this book is part of a series, and there are many characters and details from previous books, so I’d strongly recommend starting from the beginning to get acquainted with Franki’s world.
Madeline Mrozek delivered a delightful narration, expressive characters’ interpretations, and multiple voices and styles. I really like Franki’s stories but my favorite part will always be Mrozek’s narration. She can make a good story shine. I especially enjoy how well she transmits the humor the author poured into the writing. It’s just impossible not to have a good time and laugh with Madeline! The bloopers and the end of the book were fantastic!
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Entertaining and convoluted mystery set in Venice
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Great Frankie mystery!
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