Italian

Captain Rossetti is in Siena visiting a friend during the Palio horse race, when the winner's prize, a silken banner, vanishes. As the investigation unfolds, tensions rise between rival quarters of the city and the presence of a group of animal-rights activists, capable of anything, opens up a number of possible leads.

Violent events shock two peaceful towns near Bologna when one mayor is assassinated and another is threatened...

Captain Rossetti is in Milan for a romantic weekend, complete with performance of Madame Butterfly at La Scala, when a murder soon cuts the couple's plans short. A crime of passion? That's how it looks...

Inspector De Angelis is in Genoa for the historic Regata boat race, but when four girls disappear from the same fashion agency, the inspector is soon involved in the case.

Commissario De Angelis returns to Naples for the Miracle of San Gennaro but the blood of the ancient saint is not the only blood to be found... 

Commissario De Angelis returns to Naples for the Miracle of San Gennaro but the blood of the ancient saint is not the only blood to be found...

Near beginners level CEFR A2.

Before going to Siena to attend a course on the History of Art, Max spends a weekend in Florence. As soon as he arrives he meets the mysterious Beatrice, who involves him in a very special treasure hunt.

Near beginners level CEFR A1.

A gift from her daughter Lucia, Franca takes a trip to Rome, the Eternal City, a place she hasn't revisited in many years. Together they rediscover the Capital's beautiful sights and go in search of someone special to Franca... Will they find them?

Beginner's level CEFR A1

Hans is going to spend a study weekend preparing for a Pastry course. But many unexpected events change his plans. The biggest surprise is Ciro, a very sociable and spontaneous roommate who introduces him to the real Naples.

Beginner's level CEFR A1

Elena, who is in Venice for a conference, takes the opportunity to see the city during Carnival and also to meet Alvise, a friend from Instagram, in person. Making the most of the magical Venetian Carnival atmosphere, they arrange to meet up wearing masks and explore the city. And something mysterious happens...

Near beginners level CEFR A1.

A gift from her daughter Lucia, Franca takes a trip to Rome, the Eternal City, a place she hasn't revisited in many years. Together they rediscover the Capital's beautiful sights and go in search of someone special to Franca... Will they find them?

The interactive digital book includes the activities of the book and the extra activities in a self-correcting format, and the audio version of the text.

Level A2-C2.

Speak like the Italians do with this engaging collection of idiomatic expressions! The book provides simple explanations based on use and register together with contextualised examples.