The Jewels of Paradise

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Synopsis
The New York Times–bestselling author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series takes readers beyond the Venice police force in her first standalone novel. Caterina Pellegrini is a native Venetian, and like so many of them, she&’s had to leave home to pursue her career. With a doctorate in baroque opera from Vienna, she lands in Manchester, England. Manchester, however, is no Venice. When Caterina gets word of a position back home, she jumps at the opportunity. The job is an unusual one. After nearly three centuries, two locked trunks—believed to contain the papers of a baroque composer—have been discovered. Deeply connected in religious and political circles, the composer died childless; now, two Venetians, descendants of his cousins, each claim the inheritance. Caterina&’s job is to examine any enclosed papers to discover the &“testamentary disposition&” of the composer. But when her research takes her in unexpected directions, she begins to wonder just what secrets these trunks may hold. From a masterful writer, The Jewels of Paradise is a superb novel, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history, and greed. &“Commissario Brunetti is allowed to take a vacation once in a while, but only if his replacements are as wry and erudite as Caterina.&” —The Washington Post &“Fascinating . . . Boasts the same sensitivity to human behavior that distinguishes her Guido Brunetti series.&” —Booklist &“A veteran mystery maven weaves present-day Venice into a 300-year-old puzzle in this engaging stand-alone . . . Packs the charms of Venice into a smart whodunit.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Elegant prose, with humorous, wonderfully detailed descriptions as seen through the eyes of her heroine.&” —Opera News
Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
338 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780802120632
Related ISBNs:
9780802120656
Publisher:
Grove Atlantic
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Copyrighted By:
Donna Leon
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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Bookshare Staff
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