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Trace Elements

By Donna Leon
Series: A Commissario Brunetti Mystery
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In Trace Elements by Donna Leon, Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates the mysterious death of an elderly woman in Venice, whose final words hint at a possible crime connected to water pollution. As Brunetti digs deeper, he uncovers corruption and deceit in the city's institutions, challenging his sense of justice while navigating complex moral and environmental issues. This engrossing crime thriller offers a fascinating glimpse into Venetian society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by complex, atmospheric crime stories set in Venice, where the city itself becomes a character within the narrative. The tale weaves an intricate mystery involving a dying woman's cryptic last words, leading Commissario Guido Brunetti into an exploration of truth, deceit, and the darker undercurrents of human nature. If you appreciate a detective story that combines a strong sense of place with philosophical depth, this book may appeal to you.

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Trace Elements

He discovers that her husband worked for a company that monitored the cleanliness of Venice’s water supply and that he had died in a motorcycle accident.

Distracted briefly by Vice Questore Patta’s obsession with youth crime in Venice, Brunetti turns to the remarkable research skills of Patta’s secretary, Signora Elettra Zorzi.

The twenty-ninth novel in Donna Leon's bestselling crime series.

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The New York Times Bestseller

Leon is a superb novelist . . . You can feel the tension, fear, horror - and wonder The Times

'They killed him. It was bad money.' A dying hospice patient gasps these cryptic words about her recently-deceased husband, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident. But what appears to be a private family tragedy turns into a bigger enigma when Brunetti discovers the victim's ties to Venice's water supply. With the help of a Questura secretary, Elettra Sorzi, Brunetti will unveil the secret that lies behind the dying woman's accusation - one that threatens the health of the entire region.

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Donna Leon's latest crime thriller reflects her enduring passion for Venice's beauty while highlighting the environmental issues that have intensified over time. The novel demonstrates her skill as a writer, especially in emotionally charged scenes, such as one where Commissario Guido Brunetti tenderly interrogates a dying woman. Her profound characterisation and atmospheric settings ensure Leon remains a masterful storyteller.

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ISBN: 9781787465121

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

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Crime & Thriller Donna Leon Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Penguin Books Police Procedural Series: A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

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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