Mystery
From Mangia to Murder
2018·262 pages
In 1946 Little Italy, Sophia Mancini investigates a chef's murder at a restaurant opening, facing danger and deceit.
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In 1946 Little Italy, Sophia Mancini investigates a chef's murder at a restaurant opening, facing danger and deceit.
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Little Italy, 1946 - Sophia Mancini would have enjoyed the grand opening celebration of her family's private detective agency if the volatile chef at Vincenzo's Ristorante had actually survived the meal. But before Sophia's chilled spoon hit the spumoni, someone plunged a knife into Vincenzo's back and the word on everyone's lips went from mangia to murder. Sophia soon finds herself trailing crime boss Frankie Vidoni, chatting with his mouthy mistress Maria, and dodging henchman Mooch DiMuccio. ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Light attraction; mistress side character; no explicit content
Violence & gore
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Central stabbing murder and mob threats without graphic gore
Profanity
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Infrequent mild language consistent with a clean cozy tone
Substance use
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Social drinking in restaurant and celebration settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Background Italian-American Catholic cultural atmosphere
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Postwar 1946 backdrop; returning veteran with war injuries
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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War trauma; relatives threaten to take a child from his father
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