Mafalda and the Lost Turtles of Venice

Mafalda Cinquetti is not your typical heroine—and that's exactly what makes her unforgettable. And now her cozy mystery novels are available in English for the very first time! It's been a while since readers last followed her through the winding calli and sunlit piazze of Venice. Since then, time has not stood still. Mafalda's world has shifted in unexpected ways—friendships have deepened, new characters have emerged, and long-held certainties have quietly unraveled, making room for change. Even the lagoon city she calls home seems a little different now: not less beautiful, but changed—just like her. The opening chapter already sets the tone for what lies ahead. It's a gentle reintroduction to Mafalda's Venice—one that's filled with laughter, melancholy, daily rituals, small rebellions, and unexpected mysteries. At its heart is a disappearance—not of a person, but of something far more personal, which sets a quiet but determined search in motion. Whether you've known Mafalda for years or are meeting her for the first time, this chapter welcomes you with the scent of roasted vegetables from the kitchen, the clinking of glasses at a waterside table, and the unmistakable rhythm of life in Venice. It's a story about resilience, friendship, and the small moments that shape us. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a glass of prosecco. The next chapter is about to begin.