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Aurelio Zen returns to his native Venice to investigate the disappearance of a rich American resident but he soon learns that, amid the hazy light and shifting waters of the lagoon, nothing is what it seems. As Zen is drawn deeper into the complex and ambiguous mysteries surrounding the discovery of a skeletal corpse on an ossuary island in the north lagoon, he is also forced to confront a series of disturbing revelations about his own life.

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The plot is good and there is enough to keep you guessing but I didn't like the ending as much as others in the series. The guy who reads it is terrible at doing different voices and they all just sound really nasal.

Not as good as others in the series

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Well narrated aside from when attempting women's voices! Otherwise great to listen to the late great Dibdin

Excellent writing

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Beneath the confusing twists and turns of the mystery are some unattractive views of this famous city. And even more unattractive revelations about the internal politics which always seem to menace Zen.
The prevalent question is, as ever, how is he going to extricate himself and survive with his career intact??!!

Not the typical view of Venice!!

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A brilliant story which was cleverly written. The final bit when Zen was walking through Venice was too drawn out, but then it picked up again in the last 10 minutes. Intriguing ending - will it continue in following books?

Looking forward to the next one, they are really picking up. Great narration too

Almost the best one yet

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This was the fourth Aurelio Zen book that I have purchased and I did not notice the narrator was different, it’s usually Michael Kitchen. It spoilt it for me. This narrator is one of those who can only do female voices as high-pitched shrieks as well as not reading ahead to ensure he has the correct intonation. It was pretty tedious.

Poor performance by the narrator

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