Description
When a senior pediatrician is found in crisis, Commissario Brunetti is pulled into a case that begins in a hospital ward and quickly widens into a web of danger, deception, and moral compromise. A car accident that looks anything but accidental exposes a hidden stash of methamphetamines and cash, while the fallout reveals a struggle over children—where illegal adoption and exploitation blur the lines between private choices and public responsibility. As Brunetti follows the evidence, he confronts the philosophical and ethical questions at the heart of the investigation: what it means to protect a child, how far the law should reach, and where culpability truly lies. With Donna Leon’s signature blend of procedural precision and humane reflection, this novel turns a gripping mystery into a searching meditation on parenting, justice, and the cost of silence.
Available Editions
paperback
William Heinemann
Published Jan 1, 2007
264 pages
ISBN: 9780434016259
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon.