The Waters of Eternal Youth
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- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release : 08 March 2016
- ISBN : 9780802190314
- Page : 306 pages
- Rating : 4/5 from 22 voters
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The twenty-fifth mystery in the New York Times–bestselling series “is cause for celebration. . . . Leon brilliantly exposes the corrupt world of Venice” (Bay Area Reporter). At a fundraising dinner for a Venetian charity, a wealthy and aristocratic patroness asks Brunetti if he will investigate the fifteen-year-old attempted drowning of her granddaughter, which left the girl irreparably brain damaged. Brunetti’s not sure what to do, but out of a mixture of curiosity, pity, and a willingness to fulfill the wishes of a guilt-wracked older woman—who happens to be his mother-in-law’s best friend—he agrees. Brunetti soon finds himself unable to let the case rest, if indeed there is a case. Awash in the haunting story of a woman trapped in a damaged perpetual childhood and the rhythms and concerns of contemporary Venetian life, from historical preservation to housing to new waves of African migrants, The Waters of Eternal Youth is another wonderful addition to this series. “Donna Leon’s Venetian mysteries never disappoint . . . A bittersweet story that makes us appreciate Brunetti’s philosophical take on the indignities, insanities, and cruelties of life.” —The New York Times Book Review “A new Brunetti adventure is always worth celebrating. . . . In a marvelous and moving last scene, we glimpse a moment of almost transcendent beauty that makes us realize again how important this series is to our reading lives.” —Booklist (starred review) “Leon’s latest novel marks the 25th anniversary of her wonderfully atmospheric series. . . . A sweet poignancy flows through Leon’s narrative like the faint smell of chrysanthemums bordering the ancient palazzos.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The Waters of Eternal Youth
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release Date : 2016-03-08
- ISBN : 9780802190314
The twenty-fifth mystery in the New York Times–bestselling series “is cause for celebration. . . . Leon brilliantly exposes the corrupt world of Venice” (Bay Area Reporter). At a fundraising dinner for a Venetian charity, a wealthy and aristocratic patroness asks Brunetti if he will investigate the fifteen-year-old attempted drowning of her granddaughter, which left the girl irreparably brain damaged. Brunetti’s not sure what to do, but out of a mixture of curiosity, pity, and a willingness to fulfill the wishes
The Waters of Eternal Youth
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Random House
- Release Date : 2016-04-07
- ISBN : 9781473536883
'There is no one better than Donna Leon at showing the ripple effects of a single traumatic event . . . Throughout this astonishingly consistent series Leon has recast the city in her own venerable image: full of surprises and hidden beauty.' Evening Standard A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller __________________________________ In The Waters of Eternal Youth, the twenty-fifth instalment in the bestselling Brunetti series, our Commissario finds himself drawn into a case that may not be a crime at all.
The Distant Dead
- Author : Heather Young
- Publisher : HarperCollins
- Release Date : 2020-06-09
- ISBN : 9780062690838
Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel * Nominated for the ITW Thriller Award for Best Young Adult Novel A BookPage Best Book of the Year * A People Magazine Best Book of Summer * A Parade Best Book of Summer * A Crime Reads Most Anticipated Book of Summer "Powerful...a breathtaking read, with flawed and authentic characters who hit so close to home that at times it is impossible not to root for them." — San Francisco Chronicle A body burns in
Earthly Remains
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release Date : 2017-04-04
- ISBN : 9780802189455
A moody mystery set in Italy from the New York Times–bestselling author: “One of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.” —The Washington Post Guido Brunetti has to deal every day with crimes big and small, suffocating corruption, and a never-ending influx of tourists. But at least he gets to do it in Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In this mystery in the bestselling series, the police commissioner’s endurance will truly be
Wilful Behaviour
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Random House
- Release Date : 2003
- ISBN : 9780099415183
When one of his wife Paola's students approaches him with the story of a crime supposedly committed by her grandfather, Commissario Brunetti thinks little of it. But when she is found dead, she is no longer just Paola's student - she is Brunetti's case (publisher)
My Venice and Other Essays
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release Date : 2013-12-03
- ISBN : 9780802120366
The author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series presents more than fifty humorous, passionate, and insightful essays about her life in Venice that also explore her family history, her former life in New Jersey, and the idea of the Italian man.
The Golden Egg
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release Date : 2013-04-02
- ISBN : 9780802193599
A New York Times bestseller: “Brunetti amply displays the keen intelligence and wry humor that has endeared this series to so many.” —Publishers Weekly Commissario Brunetti’s latest assignment is to look into a minor shop-keeping violation committed by the mayor’s future daughter-in-law. Brunetti has no interest in helping his boss amass political favors, but has little choice but to comply. Then Brunetti’s wife comes to him with a request of her own. The sweet, simple-minded man who
A Noble Radiance
- Author : Donna Leon
- Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
- Release Date : 2009-02-24
- ISBN : 9781555849047
Commissario Brunetti delves into the shadows of a Venetian family’s past in this “gripping intellectual mystery” in the New York Times–bestselling series (Publishers Weekly). In A Noble Radiance, a new landowner is summoned urgently to his house not far from Venice when workmen accidentally unearth a macabre grave. The human corpse is badly decomposed, but a ring found nearby proves to be a clue that reopens an infamous case of kidnapping involving one of Venice’s most aristocratic