The great tenor Arnaldo Vezzi is found dead in his dressing room at the Teatro San Carlo.

Ricciardi investigates the murder of a card-reader who also worked as a loan-shark in the poor neighborhood.

Ricciardi is called to investigate the murder of a Neapolitan noblewoman.

The body of Matteo Diotallevi, one the many children living in the streets, is found near Capodimonte.

Just before Easter, Vipera – Naples’ most famous prostitute – is found dead, suffocated with a pillow.

Rosa, Ricciardi's housekeeper, falls ill. Her niece comes to Naples to help her.