Donna Leon
Books by Donna Leon
The Temptation of Forgiveness
An elderly man is discovered seriously injured at the foot of some steps down to a canal. By chance his wife has just spoken with Inspector Brunetti about the possibility of her son taking drugs. Are the two incidents connected?
Reviewed on 10 November 2018 by Sylvia Maughan
Earthly Remains
Commissario Brunetti is under strain at work and is sent away for a rest, but then an old man he’s made friends with goes missing.
Reviewed on 19 August 2017 by Sylvia Maughan
The Waters of Eternal Youth
Commissario Brunetti is asked to investigate the case of a young girl who nearly drowned 15 years ago. Brain damage has left her trapped in the mindset of the young girl. He must find out how she came to be in the water, and whether she fell or was pushed
Reviewed on 27 May 2017 by Sylvia Maughan
Falling In Love
A well-known opera singer is upset when she is inundated with flowers after each performance in Venice. Hundreds appear on stage, in her dressing room and some even outside the apartment in which she is staying. Then Commissario Brunetti is called to see a young woman in hospital who has been attacked. Is there a connection?
Reviewed on 12 December 2015 by Sylvia Maughan
By Its Cover
A theft of pages torn from some ancient books is reported by a library in Venice. Commissario Brunetti is called in to investigate. The suspicion is that an American researcher may be involved.
Reviewed on 12 September 2015 by Sylvia Maughan
The Jewels of Paradise
A young musicology researcher is employed to assess the value of the contents of two trunks belonging to the Baroque composer, Agostino Steffani. Her investigations uncover a tale of 17th century murder and intrigue.
Reviewed on 08 March 2014 by Sylvia Wilson
The Golden Egg
Following the apparent suicide of a deaf and disabled man, Commissario Brunetti uncovers a dark and convoluted family history.
Reviewed on 20 September 2013 by Sylvia Wilson
