Original mysteryNo. 2559 minHercule Poirot
Florence, 1928: behind the beauty and order of a Renaissance palazzo, Count Alessandro is found dead in his study—and the household closes ranks before the questions even begin. Summoned by Lady Bianca Visconti, the Belgian Detective and his steadfast companion sift through a circle of careful witnesses: a watchful cousin, a devoted valet, a meticulous housekeeper, and a guarded secretary, each protecting a different version of loyalty. As alibis harden into performances and small omissions become the loudest facts, the case turns on jealousy, inheritance, and the dangerous convenience of blaming the nearest person. Inspired by historical atmosphere of its era while remaining entirely fictional, Death in the Palazzo is a classic Golden Age–style mystery of privilege, betrayal, and the quiet violence that hides behind perfect manners. This is an original Golden Age–style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction. All characters and events in this story are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied. In a house where everyone has something to protect, who lies most convincingly—the guilty… or the loyal? If you’d like to help keep Nocturnal Tales alive: Patreon (ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content – tiers from $2.99/month) Buy Me a Coffee (one-time support) PayPal (one-time tip) Spotify (follow the show) CHILDREN’S BOOK (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile Written by Nocturnal Tales . Narrated by Nocturnal Tales . Golden Age mystery, Florence mystery, Italian palazzo, Renaissance setting, country-house style suspects, household secrets, aristocratic drama, locked study death, inheritance motive, jealousy and betrayal, classic detective fiction, period crime
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Hercule Poirot
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