Madeira Silence

BEAUTY IS PAINMadeira's ladies are happy. At last there is a beauty farm just for them. Leticia Avila and her friend Inês are also immediately drawn to the temple of beauty. They enjoy mud packs, peelings and massages. But then they make the acquaintance of the unpleasant journalist Sofia Lima, who, following in the footsteps of Empress Sisi, unsettles the island and the staff of the beauty farm.Meanwhile, Comissário Avila looks after his little daughter and thinks about reducing his work at police headquarters in favour of his family. But when a few days later the journalist's severed hand and shortly afterwards her body are found on the grounds of a former nunnery, he has to make a decision: Does he want to continue playing the househusband or support his team around Subcomissário Vasconcellos - especially since Avila knows the main suspect better than he would like. This cosy crime series is a must-read mystery full of heart, humour and the longing place Madeira - perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Louise Penny and The Appeal. Praise for Madeira Silence"An entertaining and suspenseful thriller with a twisty, coherent plot, interesting and pictorially told, with sympathetic protagonists and once again a beautiful, impressive setting."-starred review."Murder hunt and island flair - a beautiful and entertaining third part of the series."-starred review."I can recommend this cosy crime novel to anyone who likes suspense, feel-good moments and a wonderful island feeling. I was captivated by the story from the first moment."-starred review.