About the book
'Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives' Evening Standard
When the body of a young man is pulled out of a fetid Venetia canal, all clues point to a violent mugging. But for Guido Brunetti, Commissario of the Venice Police, robbery seems altogether too convenient a motive. Then something very incriminating is discovered in the dead man's flat - something which points to the existence of a high-level conspiracy. But who could be going to such great lengths to provide a ready-made solution to the crime?
'The characters of Brunetti and his family continue to deepen throughout the series ' The Times
Editions of Death in a Strange Country
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099536598
- EBook
- ISBN 9781448183760
Read an Excerpt
'Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives' Evening Standard
When the body of a young man is pulled out of a fetid Venetia canal, all clues point to a violent mugging. But for Guido Brunetti, Commissario of the Venice Police, robbery seems altogether too convenient a motive. Then something very incriminating is discovered in the dead man's flat - something which points to the existence of a high-level conspiracy. But who could be going to such great lengths to provide a ready-made solution to the crime?
'The characters of Brunetti and his family continue to deepen throughout the series ' The Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death in a Strange Country about?
'Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives' Evening Standard
When the body of a young man is pulled out of a fetid Venetia canal, all clues point to a violent mugging. But for Guido Brunetti, Commissario of the Venice Police, robbery seems altogether too convenient a motive. Then something very incriminating is discovered in the dead man's flat - something which points to the existence of a high-level conspiracy. But who could be going to such great lengths to provide a ready-made solution to the crime?
'The characters of Brunetti and his family continue to deepen throughout the series ' The Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Death in a Strange Country?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Death in a Strange Country?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099536598
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Death in a Strange Country?
Donna Leon
Who is the Publisher of the book Death in a Strange Country?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Death in a Strange Country is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099536598) and ebook(ISBN 9781448183760)
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