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Through a Glass Darkly

By Donna Leon
Series: A Commissario Brunetti Mystery
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In Through a Glass Darkly by Donna Leon, the story is set in the atmospheric city of Venice. Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates the death of a night watchman at a local glass factory. As Brunetti delves into the case, he encounters a world of corruption and passion intertwined with Venice's beautifully complex culture and history.
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This book may appeal to you if you love engaging crime thrillers with a strong sense of place. Set in the evocative city of Venice, it follows the keen and relatable detective Commissario Guido Brunetti as he unravels a complex mystery. If atmospheric settings and intricate tales of justice intrigue you, this could be a read worth exploring.

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Through a Glass Darkly

Originally published: Great Britain: William Heinemann, 2006.

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

Leon...has once again, apparently effortlessly, produced a wholly absorbing read. Sunday Telegraph

It is a luminous spring day in Venice, as Commissario Brunetti and Inspettore Vianello take a break from the Questura to come to the rescue of Vianello's friend Marco Ribetti, who has been arrested while protesting against chemical pollution of the Venetian lagoon, only to be faced by the fury of Marco's father-in-law, owner of a glass factory on the island of Murano.

But it is not Marco who has uncovered the guilty secret of the polluting glass foundries of the island of Murano, nor he whose body is found dead in front of the furnaces which burn at 1400 degrees, night and day. The victim has left clues in a copy of Dante, and Brunetti must descend into an inferno to discover who is burning the land and fouling the waters of the lagoon...

As usual, Leon's witty portrayal of modern Venetian life, and Brunetti's model marriage, are as entertaining as the working out of the whodunnit. A joy from start to finish. Evening Standard

A smart and stylish, fast-paced case of intrigue and corruption, written with wit, affection and authority... Impressive. Los Angeles Times

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Donna Leon's Through a Glass Darkly is praised for its smart and stylish narrative, combining fast-paced intrigue and corruption with wit and authority. The series is noted for its atmospheric setting and sense of place, effectively bringing Venice to life through its glass-making industry and backstreet charm. Readers appreciate the masterful storytelling and the thoughtful musings of Commissario Guido Brunetti on crime and humanity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529158328

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Donna Leon Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Series: A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

About the Author

Donna Leon was named by The Times as one of the 50 Greatest Crime Writers. She is an award-winning crime novelist, celebrated for the bestselling Brunetti series. Donna has lived in Venice for thirty years and previously lived in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, where she worked as a teacher. Donna's books have been translated into 35 languages and have been published around the world. Her previous novels featuring Commissario Brunetti have all been highly acclaimed; including Friends in High Places, which won the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, Fatal Remedies, Doctored Evidence, A Sea of Troubles and Beastly Things.

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