Dan and Oscar are back again in the beautiful setting of Tuscany .
There is an unexplained death at the Ponte Vecchio.
The dead man telephoned Dan the night before wanting to meet him and ask Dan’s advice .
Dan does’n’t think that the dead man would have killed himself , however his death is made to look like suicide .
This case also involves the death of asylum seekers , missing files and the strong suspicion of a corrupt member of the Italian police force .
Plenty to keep the readers interest , and the book is full of likeable characters.
Another great read from TA Williams .
An enjoyable cosy mystery read .
I highly recommend this series .
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.

I love almost any book set in one of my favourite places in the world - Italy 🇮🇹❤️!

In this story, PI Dan Armstrong, previously a police officer in the UK, is living and working in the beautiful city of Florence alongside his canine sidekick Oscar and his beautiful partner, Anna. While walking Oscar along the famous Ponte Vecchio one evening, he comes across the scene of an elderly man who has suicide over the bridge. When it turns out to be a wealthy jeweller who had asked to meet with him in his PI capacity, Dan suspects foul play in the jeweller's death. Evidence seems to suggest his suspicions are correct and his local police friends ask him to assist with their investigations. The case becomes more complex when the dead man's colleague is also found dead in suspicious circumstances.

A beautiful setting, interesting and engaging plot makes for a great read - while this book is part of a series, it reads very well as a standalone so don't be worried if you haven't read any of the other books. Dan is forced to juggle multiple cases throughout this book and the layered storylines are complimented with incredible descriptions not only of this wonderful city and countryside but of the amazing and delicious local foods.

A really enjoyable read with great characters set on a romantic, wonderful part of the world. I will definitely be reading the back catalogue.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Murder at the Ponte Vecchio is the eleventh Armstrong and Oscar cozy destination mystery by T.A. Williams. Released 4th May 2025 by Boldwood Books, it's 226 pages and is available in hardcover, paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The other books in the series are also currently available on KU.

This time, expat former policeman Dan Armstrong and his trusty canine sidekick Oscar are drawn into helping solve criss-crossing cases of corruption, smuggling, and murder in Florence. Dan's ostensibly along to facilitate translations in English for the police and witnesses, but his insights are valuable and he and Oscar are, as always, central to the story. It's lovely to read a series where the main character is healthy, honorable, intelligent, and straightforward in his dealings with his customers, colleagues, and friends.

The plotting is solid and the dialogue and characterizations are well controlled and believable. The mystery, denouement, and resolution are self contained in this volume, so it works well enough as a standalone, but the writing and mystery are so well planned and executed, that it would make an excellent binge or buddy read. The series has really found its feet and continues to move from strength to strength.

It's not derivative at all, but it reminded me in a lot of good ways of Leon's exceptional Brunetti books as well as Walker's lovely Bruno, chief of police books. Fans of those authors will find a lot to enjoy here.

Four and a half stars. Highly recommended.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I really liked this book. Though it's at least the second in the series, I didn't feel lost at the beginning and dove right in. The setting is lovely and well-described, and the protagonist private eye is a great character. The supporting characters were well-done also, and the plot very believable, and suitably convoluted for a clever mystery.

This new book, Murder at the Ponte Vecchio, is a great addition to the Armstrong & Oscar Cozy Mystery Series. Set in beautiful Tuscany, the author has written the setting in such a way that I always feel as if I’m visiting Italy. I very much enjoy this series, and find myself thinking about each book long after I have finished it.

This is an intriguing mystery involving murder at the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, murdered jewelers, disgruntled heirs, smuggling, and an astounding fortune in gold bullion and precious stones. Dan Armstrong and his sidekick Oscar are on the case, one which turns out to be very puzzling. The ending is definitely a shocking twist…but I’m not going to give it away, so I encourage Cozy Mystery fans to read the book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for letting me read the advanced copy. I happily leave my honest review.

Receiving the latest Armstrong and Oscar novel is always a highlight of my day, so when this one came through, I knew I'd be dropping my current book and picking up this one - I made the right decision. These books are so well-plotted, yet so easy to read, I always forget how long a reading session lasts. They have the added bonus of taking me on a journey around Italy that's so well described, I don't really feel I need to go there in person (though I would).
In a nutshell, do what I did and sit down with this book and a cup of your favourite beverage and enjoy the latest from one of the best cosy mystery series around!

One of my favorite cozy series is the Armstrong and Oscar series set in Italy; the 11th installment of the series, Murder at the Ponte Vecchio, where Dan Armstrong tries to help one of his good friends at the police department has discovered that some important files regarding migrants who have been murdered are missing. At the same time Dan, a retired London police officer and private detective is set to meet with a Dutch jeweler the next day, but learns the man is murdered after setting up the appointment. Dan is then asked to help his friends on the police force solve the murder. Oscar, Dan’s Labrador, accompanies his owner on most of his investigations, and of course helps solve the crimes.

This series is fun an light although readers won’t find out who the culprits are until the dénouement. Williams is an excellent storyteller and the novel is very easy to follow and read. Williams has also done an excellent job of developing his characters: Dan the protagonist, is a believable albeit humorous character especially when he interacts with Oscar. Dog lovers and owners will have no problem relating. Even readers who haven’t read the previous novels will be able to relate to Dan, et al, and the setting in Italy is delightful. The author obvious is very familiar with the city and his descriptions will seem viable to readers. All told, this one is delightful and a quick, fun read.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

This is another great entry in this series which I enjoyed immensely. Easily read as a stand alone, I encourage you to start with the first book just for the pleasure of this author's work and the characters.
Dan and his trusty dog are still living their best life in Italy as Dan happily develops his small P.I. firm and his relationship with Anna. Several years have passed since his retirement from London's Met Police as a DCI and his divorce. This time, Dan's approached by a Florentinian jeweler about investigating the death of a second man who's visiting Italy from the Netherlands. When the jeweler is murdered too, Dan assists the Florentinian police in solving the crime. At the same time, Dan's good friend within the police department is struggling to solve what appears to be corruption at the highest levels within the department. He asks Dan to do some surreptitious searching to identify the guilty party.
I highly recommend this series as a perfect get-away beach mystery read.

Oscar and Dan are in Firenze, the ancient city with history in every corner.
Dan Armstrong, former London Police, now a PI is asked to find out who the mayor’s daughter is dating. His help is also requested to investigate as somebody in the Florence police force has been tampering with the files. Meanwhile an old man named David Berg required Dan’s services before he is found hanging from the the famous Ponte Vecchio.
Turn out he was a successful jeweler who had his shop among others along the bridge.
I love all things Italian, the food, the scenery, the beautiful city, and I loved that Oscar is enjoying every bit of it all.
I Loved this mystery series, wish it would never stop reading about their adventures! 🐶😍
Thanks to the author, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Another brilliant read from an author who is a favourite of mine.
With fascinating cases and a plot sublime.
This is a great addition to this series I adore
Now I can’t wait to read even more!

A book launch party with guests to greet
Dan’s surprised when two there ask to meet.
When one of them is found dead he’s shocked to discover
Suicide is suspected, not death at the hands of another.

This triggers an investigation full of intrigue
Just the kind of read that I need!
With twists galore, family drama and secrets, too
No wonder I highly recommend it to you!

There are fantastic descriptions of delicious meals
Italian cuisine with all the mouthwatering feels!
Links to other cases, dangers and suspicions, too,
You have to hope Oscar will help them win through!

For my copy of this book I say a huge thank you
As I share with you this, my honest review.

I'm a big fan of British cozy mysteries with protagonists of a certain age, quirky villagers, and a twisty (usually murder) mystery to solve. Midsomer Murders marathons have been known to on occasion occupy my entire weekend. That's the same vibe T.A. Williams brings to Murder at the Ponte Vecchio. However, instead of rural England, Dan Armstrong, his British ex-pat P.I. has landed in the culturally, historically, and atmospherically rich Tuscany region in and around Florence, Italy, a setting so vividly depicted it becomes a character in its own right.

I enjoyed the dry British wit of Dan, the joyous enthusiasm of his best canine buddy, Oscar, Italian police officers who may - or may not - be hiding secrets, and an array of intriguingly colorful supporting characters, some of whom bring out unexpected, entertaining facets of Dan's character. The pace is leisurely while also maintaining the strength of the mystery and offering up several possible villains along the way. It took me a while to figure out just who the bad person was.

This is the eleventh book of the Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery series and while there were a few times where I felt like I was missing pieces of Dan's past, I was able to thoroughly enjoy this book without having read the previous ten books. If cozy mysteries are your jam, and you enjoy traveling to new places through the pages of a book, give this one a try.

ARC received from publisher via NetGalley
Fair and unbiased opinion
Tour Review: Rachel's Random Resources

It was the perfect read to relax while still keeping me hooked—I just couldn’t stop turning the pages!
There comes a moment when you realize you can't keep recycling the same blog tour post—no matter how much you love a series. This novel was a joy to read, and I was thrilled to catch up with the characters, especially Oscar, while traveling to Florence.
I truly appreciated the usual realism, the solid and engaging mystery that kept me guessing with its twists and surprises. Another winner by Mr. Williams!
Go and have fun—highly recommended!
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are mine

At the Italian book launch of his second murder mystery, two men request private investigator Dan's help. When one of these is found dead in suspicious circumstances, Dan and Oscar, the intuitive and always hungry Labrador, are drawn into another investigation. Dan notices that his friend, the commissario, is notably distant, and when he reveals why, Dan offers to help. As this cosy crime reveals its web of betrayal and greed, there is a definite menacing undercurrent. I like the detailed investigation that allows the reader to become part of it. I appreciated the evocative descriptions of Italian culture, food, places, and the multilayered characters. I listened to this on audiobook, and it was like meeting old friends due to the relatable characters and expert narration.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and purchased a copy of the audiobook on publication day.

Murder at the Ponte Vecchio is a delicious blend of suspence, humour, and Tuscan flavour.

Dog lovers, mystery buffs, and armchair travellers alike will devour it.

See the link to the full review below. The post is part of the #blogtour with Rachel's Random Resources.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This is an Armstrong and Oscar cosy mystery. The protagonist, private investigator Dan Armstrong, lives in Florence with his partner Anna and loyal Labrador Oscar. He meets a jeweller who seems somewhat preoccupied, and takes an interest in his services. The following day, the same man is discovered dead, and Dan soon learns that a lot of people disliked him, including members of his own family. Dan must investigate to discover who disliked this man enough to want him dead, and why.

I've read a few books from this series, and I always enjoy them. The Italian setting feels like an escape, and I always enjoy how the author brings it to life. Dan is a very likeable protagonist, and Oscar is the perfect sidekick. This was another entertaining mystery that kept me guessing as I turned the pages. If you haven't read any of the previous books, these work well as standalones. They're always enjoyable, I think they're easy to read in one sitting too.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

When Dan is approached by a jeweller on the Ponte Vecchio seeking his help, he’s unable to find out what the problem is – the man is found hanging from the bridge before they meet, and it really doesn’t look like either suicide or a random violent robbery. Estranged from his family, who had all already been summoned to his luxurious Florence home to discuss his plans for his will, the suspects in his death begin to line up – and Dan and Oscar are there to help the police with their investigations.

But there are other unfolding mysteries too – particularly the evident corruption within the ranks of the police, with files disappearing and a range of possible suspects, that is causing such upset for his usually affable friend Virgilio. And through all this, Dan gets involved with a local theatre group with possible links to both cases – and, rather uncomfortably, finds himself taking part in their new production.

The story is deliciously convoluted, filled with the unexpected, as Dan gradually uncovers the links and clues, the finger of suspicion – in both the main cases – always moving. Oscar, of course, plays his part in sorting out the people to be trusted from the villains, with a nod, a paw on the knee, or even by flinging himself on someone’s lap – although he always remains on the alert for an attractive female or his next meal. And as always, the settings are quite wonderfully drawn, the characterisation so well done – and the Tuscan food as tasty as ever. I’m also growing to enjoy Dan’s relationship with partner Anna – she has the patience of a saint every time Dan leaves her in the lurch, and they really are a couple made for each other.

This was the most perfect addition to this long-running series – every book still feels fresh and new, and the storylines never fail to keep me entirely gripped, keeping me guessing and enjoying every moment. I’m already looking forward to the next – and recommend this one as highly as ever.

I love detective mystery books. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Italy and always find it a fun read when it’s based on somewhere I’ve been. I really enjoyed this book. I really loved the setting and the story as it unfolded. It had me gripped until the last page. Left me wanting to read more of T A Williams books.

This was another enjoyable novel by T.A. Williams featuring the disarming detective Dan and his trusty labrador Oscar in the stunning setting of Florence, where they are lucky enough to luve. This time Dan has to solve a murder of an old jewellery on the Ponte Vecchio. However, he is soon faced with looking into a treacherous police officer who has been stealing files and the murders of two migrants. They are complicated cases but Dan explores them all forensically but rather too enthusiastically, getting himself into an extremely dangerous situation.

The descriptions of the Italian scenery and food in the story certainly make one very envious of Dan!



I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review

Thank you so much to NetGalley and TA Williams for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at the Ponte Vecchio coming out May 4, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’ve only read a few of these books in this series, but I really enjoy them. I love the Italian setting. Detective Murder
Mysteries are really fun. It was a really quick read. I enjoy Dan’s character a lot. Hopefully a couple things happen in the next book, but I’m enjoying how things are progressing!

The Ponte Vecchio is a tourist magnet, and one that Dan Armstrong has come to know well. A jeweller trading there asks to speak to Dan about an investigation he wishes him to undertake - but dies in mysterious circumstances before he can give details. The police are all too happy to let Dan become part of the case, as his language skills and background in Scotland Yard is invaluable. Can he uncover the murderer before anyone else dies?

I love the beautiful and historic settings in T.A. Williams’ stories. I get to wallow in the warm sunshine and stunning vistas as I inevitably become enthralled by Dan and Oscar’s adventures. This was no exception. But underneath the picture perfect facade we see that life can be just as dark and murky as in any dark alley.

I feel we are getting to know more about Dan and his past as this series goes on. In this instalment, we uncover more of the lives of the local police he works with. I found this fascinating and very welcome.

A great story, showing that every family has their secrets - and we never really know those we live or work with.