Book description
'The multiple award-winning Leon has lost none of her talent for weaving intrigue, and the atmosphere of Venice is as beguiling as ever.' Living North
A Washington Post Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller
A Seattle Times Best Mystery and Crime Novel of 2014
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Though a mystery story, Donna Leon's writing immerses you in the every day lives of her characters and the City of Venice - it is almost as though Venice is a character as well. The main character, Commissario Guido Brunetti, is a man with an impeccable moral compass, navigating not only the canals of Venice as he solves crimes, but also the Byzantine and often corrupt system in which he has to work. The interplay between Brunetti and his family and work colleagues brings the story to life and makes you feel like they are your friends and colleagues as…
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