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Adriana Licio

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Adriana lives somewhere stuck on the Apennine mountains in southern Italy not far from Maratea, the Mediterranean setting for her cozy series "An Italian Village Mystery".

Get a taste of Adriana's world reading "And Then There Were Bones" the prequel to her series, exclusive to subscribers on her mailing list - https://adrianalicio.com/murderclub

She loves loads of things: traveling, reading, walking, savouring good food, exploring small villages, and home swapping. She runs her family perfumery shop, and between a dark patchouli and a musky rose, she reads and writes cozy mysteries.

She resisted writing as long as she could; fearing it might open doors to her already galloping imagination. But one day she found an alluring blank page and ...more

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Average rating: 4.28 · 7,368 ratings · 1,233 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	An Aero Island Christmas Mystery (The Homeswappers, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 1,059 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies (The Homeswappers, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 821 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder on the Road (An Italian Village Mystery, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 740 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mystery Before Christmas (An Italian Village Mystery, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 572 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Italian Village Mystery Box Set 1 (An Italian Village Mystery, #1-3) 4.38 avg rating — 534 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg (The Homeswappers, #2) 4.41 avg rating — 377 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Castelmezzano, The Witch Is Dead (The Homeswappers, #0.5) 4.23 avg rating — 370 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prague, a Secret from the Past (The Homeswappers #4) 4.45 avg rating — 322 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When the Clock Chimes Two: A Short Story (An Italian Village Mystery, #3.5) 3.91 avg rating — 355 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death on the West Highland Way (The Homeswappers #5) 4.59 avg rating — 300 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Complete Guide to Home Exchange (2026): Platforms, Safety & Real-Life Tips from 50+ Exchanges

Discover how home exchange works in 2026 — the best platforms, safety tips, and insider advice from an author who has completed 50+ swaps across Europe and beyond.

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Adriana Licio wrote a new blog post The Complete Guide to Home Exchange (2026): Platforms, Safety & Real-Life Tips from 50+ Exchanges Discover how home exchange works in 2026 — the best platforms, safety tips, and insider advice from an author who has completed 50+ swaps across Europ Read more of this blog post »
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Adriana Licio made a comment on Sharon T Sullivan’s review of Lake District Cottages and Corpses (The Homeswappers, #8) " Sharon, guilty as charged! I must confess I don’t always know where my stories will carry me… and yes, I can hear Etta screaming in my ear, ‘Didn’t I ...more "
Aug 28, 2025 12:43AM · see review
Adriana Licio liked Sharon T Sullivan's review of Lake District Cottages and Corpses (The Homeswappers, #8): "Not a Home swappers Book Couldn't wait for my next Dora and Etta fix. This book was not it. Although an interesting story, there was very little of Dora, Etta and Leon. Hoping the next book is all about them. I was very disappointed with this one." Read more of this review »
Aug 28, 2025 12:27AM · see review
Adriana Licio liked Van's review of Lake District Cottages and Corpses (The Homeswappers, #8): "I think this is one of Adriana's best books yet. The Italian ladies take a back seat and do a great job of fill in, and the characters are phenomenal. Loved it!!"
Aug 28, 2025 12:18AM · see review
Adriana Licio liked Isabel Thomson's review of Lake District Cottages and Corpses (The Homeswappers, #8): "Awesome book.This book is one of the best books I've read in years,and I'm an avid reader.The research of WWII,the sweet characters of Elsa and her brother, Frida and last, but not least Dora and Etta, make of this book an unforgettable read"
Aug 28, 2025 12:18AM · see review

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“Most of the books were in Danish”
― Adriana Licio, An Aero Island Christmas Mystery

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“Love is so complicated. I wish it could be fair and simple; instead, it takes all sorts of tortuous routes, and no matter what you do or don’t do, it’s going to hurt you.”
― Adriana Licio, Peril at the Pellicano Hotel

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“misery…”
― Adriana Licio, An Italian Village Mystery Box Set 1

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