The Young Montalbano

Montalbano investigates the shooting dead of a man in a hotel room on New Year's Eve, and a dying woman's last words leads him to re-open a 40-year old case.

Montalbano and his new deputy Mimì Augello investigate a kidnapping, during which Montalbano meets Livia Burlando.

Montalbano investigates a murder, while continuing his relationship with Livia.

Montalbano receives anonymous letters connected with local workers' deaths. Carmine Fazio retires, but is replaced by his son Giuseppe.

Montalbano and Livia are about to leave for a holiday, but a murder and the slaughter of several animals means that Livia leaves with someone else and Montalbano stays behind to solve the case.