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On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes. In "Prodigal Son", DI Tina Mahon asks Baldi for his help as a translator after an Italian chip shop owner is attacked. Something the old man says sparks Baldi's interest, and as he finds out more about the Parletti family, he realizes that the police have arrested the wrong person..."Keepers of the Flame" sees the accidental sleuth caught up in solving the murder of a leading academic. Professor Allen had been due to give a lecture on Jack Matthews, one of Ireland's most cherished literary figures, but when the body is found, the text of the lecture is missing. Could Allen's death be connected to what he was about to reveal? It is up to Baldi and DI Mahon to find out...David Threlfall stars as Father Paolo Baldi in these two thrilling full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13471 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-04
• Format: Audiobook
• Binding: Audio CD

Customer Reviews

The Father Paulo Baldi Mysteries
Very much in the vain of the Charles Paris character but a little more virtuous. Enjoyable listening

Interesting
These were 2 engaging if somewhat predictable stories. Nice that they were cast recordings as it made them come alive.