Dressed for Death (A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery #3)

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Synopsis
The New York Times–bestselling series and its Italian detective explore the seedy underworld of Venice: &“Procedural writing at its best&” (The Washington Post). Commissario Guido Brunetti&’s hopes for 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 completely unrecognizable. Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the corpse but is met with a wall of silence. He then 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. &“[One of] the real charms of this series [is] the endearing character of Brunetti and his compassionate insights into the heart of Venice and the soul of its people. . . . Truly, a refreshing hero.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Despite the gruesome way in which this murder, and subsequent ones, take place, it&’s really a cheery, breezy mystery, filled with good humor and adventure. The ending can only leave the reader waiting avidly for the next time we meet Brunetti and his lively friends and cohorts.&” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette &“Leon delivers her plot in an unassuming, graceful and beautifully paced prose that hides its measured elegance.&” —The Washington Post &“One of the most appealing of recent detectives, Brunetti stars in a case that brings out his canniness and his compassion—and shows his creator spreading her wings more powerfully than ever.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Richly evocative. . . . Venice takes on a deep noir tint in Leon&’s latest well-crafted work.&” —Publishers Weekly
Copyright:
1994

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
287 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781555849009
Related ISBNs:
9780802146045
Publisher:
Grove Atlantic
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Donna Leon
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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