Delitto in Piazza del Campo is a popular Italian graded reader (Level A2–B1) by Maria Luisa Banfi and Simona Gavelli, published by Black Cat-Cideb. It is widely used for language learning because it combines a compelling mystery with cultural insights into the city of Siena and its famous horse race, the Palio. Plot Summary
Bibliografia e risorse
Analisi criminologica e forense
Published by CIDEB / Black Cat, the book is approximately 96 pages long and often includes dossiers on local culture, such as San Gimignano and the history of the Palio, to help language learners. Delitto in Piazza del Campo - Deascuola
The Investigation: While enjoying local Sienese cuisine, Ferretti uncovers a web of intrigue. He eventually discovers that the real culprits are the Countess and the stable manager, who killed Cecilia—the Count's illegitimate daughter—to frame him and secure their inheritance. Reader Features
Delitto in Piazza del Campo - Maria Luisa Banfi, Simona Gavelli
If you find an authentic copy, do not just read the ballistics; read the silence between the lines. And the next time you walk across the Piazza del Campo, avoid the black and white marble near the Fonte Gaia. That’s where the espresso cup shattered.
