Commissario Brunetti's hopes of a refreshing holiday with his family are dashed when a body is found in Marghera so badly beaten that the face is unrecognizable. Brunetti searches in vain for someone who can identify the body. Then he receives a call promising some tantalizing information.
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Commissario 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. Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the dead man. But he is met with a wall of silence. Then he receives a telephone call from a contact who promises some tantalizing information. And before the night is out Brunetti is confronting yet another appalling and apparently senseless death . . .
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Donna Leon has lived in Venice for many years and previously lived in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, where she worked as a teacher.
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263 of 265 people found the following review helpful
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When I saw a new Donna Leon title out on 4th October I assumed this was a new book. How wrong! This is a reissue of 'The Anonymous Venetian', first published in 1994. Are publishers doing so badly they have to stoop to tricks like this to make sales? Amazon you could let readers know this is just a new title not a new book.
If you've read 'The Anonymous Venetian' don't bother with this. If you haven't, the story is good no matter what the title.
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It's not that Venetians are unaccustomed to discovering a body in and about one of its many canalas, but when this particular body is found to be that of the director of a local, influential, bank, eyebrows and curiosity are raised. And even more so when this body is presented as a transvestite prostitute! All Venice is in an uproar!
Donna Leon returns triumphantly in another of her brilliant Commissario Guido Brunetti episodes, and the reader is not left for one second in anything but gripping suspense. Leon, an American writer who is enjoying incredible success at writing police procedurals set in Italy, presents "the Pearl of the Adriatic" in more than all its glory. With Brunetti, she explores not only its grandeur but reveals the city's mud as well.
Just as the body is not as it seems, Brunetti finds that there is even more deception to come. Two more bodies are found that are related to this case, and the author examines more than just police procedures here, as she seems to do in all of her novels. The various aspects of Venetian life are examined, the corruption of government officials, the criminal activities (covering a wide range of subjects from drugs to illecit sex trade), and, of course, the personal lives of her central characters. She has a great knack for character presentation that make them more than just "interesting and lovable"! I have found few authors who do so with such dedication and thoroughness.
Leon, who lives in Italy, certainly seems to know her subjects well, beginning with the first Brunetti novel, "Death at La Fenice." None of her books should be missed, not simply because she has a glorious setting, or fantastic characters, or plots that are convincing, but simply because she is a good read!
135 of 137 people found the following review helpful
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I was annoyed to find I'd been conned out of my money. I'd been looking forward to receiving a new Leon novel. THIS IS NOT A NEW NOVEL. If you've got a collection of Brunetti mysteries, you'll already have this one, under its old title
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Quality writing
Just another great book from someone who knows and loves Venice and lives there too! Guaranteed to give the reader value for money.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. K. J. Alexander
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Very good
As always a very enjoyable read as are all the books by Donna Leon featuring Commissario Brunetti set in Venice.
Published 1 month ago by Arthur Fletcher
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DRESSED FOR DEATH/THE ANONYMOUS VENETIAN.
Books 3 in the Brunetti series, though both books work well as stand-alone reads I do recommend they be read in order as a series. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Petty Witter
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Excellent author
This product arrived promptly. Good reliable service. A must for crime Fiction lovers. keeps you guessing untill the end, Venice is brought to life in these excellent books.
Published 6 months ago by Georgie H
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Book, Detective Brunetti series, based in Venice
First time I have read one of Donna Leon's Brunetti books. I am now a fan!
Having visited Venice just once, for a few days, I long to return! Read more
Having visited Venice just once, for a few days, I long to return! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Briony Holyoake
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what it seems
You need to be careful to look carefully before buying as, when I opened the book, I discovered that it had been published in Great Britain as The Anonymous Venetian which I had... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read
Fabulous read, hard to put down - loved the storytelling, the setting and the suspense. One of my favourite writers based in my favourite city.
Published 15 months ago by Ms. L. Alcantara Caminero
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Commissario Brunetti
If you have ever been to Venice you will be able to visualise this book. But even if you haven't this and all the others are just brilliant. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Alwyne
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bit one dimensional - but entertaining
Heard the author on Radio 4 and thought her books sounded interesting. Bit disappointed by the calibre of the writing (being used to P D James, Ian Rankin, Kate Atkinson et al.... Read more
Published 20 months ago by katowales
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Beare American Titles
This book is the same as "The Anonymous Venetian" published in Britain. It is very tiresome that the whole series has two versions. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2010 by Caley Sec
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