Samuel LoveSignora Volpe is a charming and atmospheric TV series that blends intriguing mysteries with the allure of Italy’s breathtaking countryside. With the second season now available from Acorn Media, specialists in the ‘cosy crime’ genre, this is another must-own addition to their collection. The show follows a former British spy who seeks a quieter life in a picturesque Italian village, only to find herself drawn into a series of local mysteries. With its captivating storylines, beautifully shot locations, and a cast of well-drawn, engaging characters, Signora Volpe offers the perfect blend of suspense and scenic escapism.
Series 1
Sylvia Fox is a top British spy who finds herself at odds with her ruthless MI6 bosses. Disillusioned and in need of a break, she heads to Italy for her niece’s wedding. But when the groom goes missing, leaving a dead body behind, it’s up to Sylvia to solve the mystery and save her niece from disaster. Enchanted by the little town of Panicale and longing to reconnect with her sister, Sylvia buys a crumbling old house on a hillside and decides to start anew in Umbria. But this secret agent was never cut out for a quiet life, and she’s soon tackling a variety of cases, from a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig to a kidnapped truffle pig and a complex case of murder and blackmail.
Series 2
Former British spy Sylvia Fox has settled in the Umbrian countryside for a quiet life, reconnecting with her sister and restoring a beautiful house. But old habits die hard, and series two finds her solving the murder of a pillar of the local community and going undercover for MI6 at a perilous house party by the lake. As Sylvia’s relationship with handsome Carabinieri Captain Riva grows closer, he is both frustrated by her interference in his investigations and grateful for her help. Then a dead man comes looking for vengeance and Sylvia’s family must race against time to save her life.
SIGNORA VOLPE: SERIES 1 AND 2 is available now on DVD from Acorn Media
