Description
In Venice, Commissario Guido Brunetti is drawn into a case that begins on a cold, rainy morning with the discovery of a young gypsy girl’s body. As he investigates, he must navigate the city’s hidden corners—including an American-style Christian sect that meets in private homes—where faith, secrecy, and community collide. Through Brunetti’s careful interviews with witnesses, suspects, and the girl’s family, the novel unfolds with deep empathy for the people touched by tragedy, revealing how grief and belief can shape every version of the truth. Donna Leon’s signature blend of humane character work and richly observed Venetian atmosphere turns a murder mystery into a meditation on vulnerability, moral responsibility, and the search for understanding in the face of suffering.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2009
336 pages
ISBN: 9780099517641
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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