La desaparición de Patò

Synopsis of La desaparición de Patò

In the picturesque Vigàta, during Good Friday of 1890, Antonio Patò, a respectable accountant and bank director, mysteriously disappears during a performance of the Passion of Christ, where he played Judas. His sudden absence unleashes a wave of speculation and bewilderment in the community. Is it an accident, a kidnapping, or perhaps Patò had hidden secrets? The police and newspapers mobilize to solve the enigma, while conspiracy theories flourish, involving everything from a vengeful madman to dark banking dealings and the shadow of the mafia. This novel, written as a hilarious dossier, offers a satirical look at power, arrogance and human stupidity, keeping the reader in suspense until the surprising outcome.