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A Noble Radiance

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In A Noble Radiance by Donna Leon, Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates when a decomposed body is discovered in a field in Italy's Veneto region. The pursuit of justice unravels a tale of wealth, loss, and dark family secrets, as Brunetti navigates through Venice’s high society to uncover the truth. This enthralling crime thriller is both a deep exploration of human nature and a captivating mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to a meticulously crafted crime mystery set against the atmospheric backdrop of Venice. It engages readers with its complex characters, especially the insightful Commissario Guido Brunetti, as he unravels a case involving a long-buried skeleton and a noble family saga.

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A Noble Radiance

When workmen accidentally unearth a macabre grave, a ring found nearby proves to be a first clue that reopens an infamous case of kidnapping involving one of Venice's most aristocratic families. Only Commissario Brunetti can unravel the clues.

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A new look for the seventh installment in the award-winning Brunetti series by crime fiction writer Donna Leon.

'Every detail on every page forms part of a succession of clues, planted with exquisite precision, to unravelling the mystery' - Sunday Times

In a small village at the foot of the Italian Dolomites, a grave is discovered by the owner of a deserted farmhouse, which has been untouched for decades. While the body is badly decomposed, a valuable signet ring is found close by, providing the first vital clue which will lead Commissario Brunetti right to the heart of aristocratic Venice, to a family still grieving their abducted son.

'Donna Leon can paralyse the reader with a joyful suspense' - Mail on Sunday

'Goes a long way to confirming Donna Leon's claim to have taken literary possession of Venice' - Independent on Sunday

Series: A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

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Donna Leon's Venice-based detective novel provides a gripping experience filled with suspense and meticulous plotting. Readers appreciate the intricate detail in the narrative where every element contributes to solving the mystery. The setting in Venice adds an immersive and atmospheric backdrop, enhancing the enjoyment and depth of the story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529158298

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Donna Leon is author of the much-loved, best-selling series of novels featuring Commissario Brunetti and one of The Times' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. Widely considered one of the best detective series ever, with admirers including Ursula K. Le Guin and Antonia Fraser, the Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world and been translated into thirty-five languages.

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