Review of the Novel
In Orlando’s funeralPaolo Navi drags us into an intricate and suspenseful plot, where the family of the protagonist, Orlando, is shocked by an unexpected tragic event. The elderly Neapolitan building contractor is found dead in his bedroom on a quiet Sunday morning. If at first it seems like a natural death, the family doctor discovers that Orlando was suffocated with a pillow.
The deputy commissioner in charge of the investigation finds himself faced with an apparently simple murder in the family: Isabella, the second wife, Nino, the paralytic son, and Juanita, the Filipino housekeeper, seem to be the only ones present in the house at the time of the crime. However, it soon turns out that the family dynamics are more complex than expected and that the prestigious apartment, located in an ancient Neapolitan palace, hides many secrets.
Paolo Navi masterfully constructs a thriller that delves deeply into human relationships, between old grudges and tensions that have never been resolved. The plot becomes more complicated when a mysterious missing letter and an inexplicable theft emerge, adding new pieces to the puzzle. Between neighbors, domestic workers and relatives, anyone would have had a reason to kill Orlando. The deputy commissioner’s investigation thus turns into a search for the truth that will bring to light uncomfortable secrets and hidden intrigues.
With vivid and detailed writing, Orlando’s funeral is a novel that skillfully mixes crime fiction with a reflection on family dynamics and the entanglements of daily life in a rich Neapolitan family. Navi manages to keep the tension high until the last page, offering a surprising and well-constructed conclusion.
Author’s biography
Paolo Navi is a Neapolitan writer who has made his passion for detective stories and mysteries the fulcrum of his literary career. Born and raised in Naples, Navi has always had a deep connection with his city, which often becomes the protagonist in his novels. His stories are imbued with typical atmospheres of southern Italy, where family relationships and the secrets of the bourgeoisie are intertwined with detective plots. Orlando’s funeral it is one of his most appreciated works, where he manages to blend the suspense typical of a thriller with a profound analysis of human dynamics. Paolo Navi continues to write, exploring new narrative horizons and always maintaining high attention to the characterization of his characters.
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