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- Death at la Fenice by Donna Leon. Death at la Fenice. The twisted maze of Venice’s canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death – but none so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who was poisoned during a performance of La Traviata.
- Death in a Strange Country by Donna Leon. Death in a Strange Country. Early one morning Brunetti confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young man is fished out of a fetid Venetian canal.
- The Anonymous Venetian by Donna Leon. The Anonymous Venetian. Brunetti’s hopes of a refreshing family holiday in the mountains are once again dashed when a gruesome discovery is made in Marghera – a body so badly beaten the face is unrecognizable.
- A Venetian Reckoning by Donna Leon. A Venetian Reckoning. A lorry crashes on one of the treacherous bends in the Italian Dolomites, spilling a terrible cargo.
The crumbling grandeur of Venice has proved a magnet for the world’s crime writers and Donna Leon is one of the best at conveying the stench of corruption that rises from the city’s canals. The first Commissario Brunetti mystery, Death at la Fenice sets the scene for Leon’s rigorously plotted series perfectly.
One of the most interesting finds in the novel, with respect to Brunetti visiting the military base, is how it seems like a completely different world to him. Complete order of Donna Leon books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
Series list: A Guido Brunetti Mystery (33 Books) by Donna Leon. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre, and rating.
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Guido Brunetti is a commissario for the Italian State Police, working in Venice, his native home city. Though an honest and compassionate man, he’s deeply diligent in his work and very pragmatic. He is intelligent, with a great education that helps him solve mysteries and catch criminals. He even speaks English well, because of working in the Unite...
Death At La Fenice
In the first Guido Brunetti mystery, the famed maestro Helmut Wellauer is found poisoned at the popular opera house, La Fenice, during an opera. As Brunetti investigates the crime, he finds that the maestro has made plenty of enemies during his career, providing far too many suspects. Pros 1. This is the very first Brunetti mystery, so it’s exciting to see how the books began! Cons 1. Some people find it quite slow-burn
Death In A Strange Country
When a body is fished out of a canal, Brunetti suspects that this is no mere mugging. After the dead man’s flat is searched, incriminating evidence is found, suggesting that the man had ties to a cabal that silenced him. Pros 1. The political intrigue and corruption is engrossing Cons 1. Some find the ending disappointing
The Anonymous Venetian
All Brunetti wants is a family holiday in the mountains, but his hopes are dashed when a body is found in Marghera. Identifying it seems impossible until a telephone call suggests there’s something more to the case… Pros 1. There’s plenty of atmosphere to this mystery Cons 1. It’s a little depressing for some
Donna Leon’s Guido Brunetti series is extensive and full of fascinating mysteries. Each case throws you into Leon’s vivid recreations of Venice, with rich descriptions of the city and its culture. At the same time, there are fascinating casts of fully-drawn characters, and intriguing mysteries full of political and class corruption.
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May 4, 2022 · The Guido Brunetti series has spanned more than three decades with a new book published each year. It’s understandable then that it might be a little overwhelming to know where to begin. Keep reading to find out how to read all of the Donna Leon books in order.
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Jul 26, 2004 · The Guido Brunetti series is a collection of crime novels set in Venice and features the intelligent and capable Commissario of Police, Guido Brunetti. Each book explores the richly textured Venetian setting, the complexities of the crimes, and the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Brunetti.
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