Camilleri came to world fame with the series of novels featuring "Inspector Mantalbano" that became one of most successful RAI TV productions broadcast in over 20 countries around the world including Australia.
Italy pays tribute to Andrea Camilleri a year after his death
In this Sept. 14, 2005 file photo, Italian author Andrea Camilleri, left, flanked by actor Luca Zingaretti, celebrates his 80th birthday. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Sandro Pace
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A year after his death, Italy played tribute to Andrea Camilleri, one of the country most acclaimed writers. In his long career he has published over one hundred books translated in 120 languages.
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