Death at La Fenice

I've read all of the books about Inspector Brunetti and loved every one. The stories are excellent but for me, it's the atmosphere and setting of them that wins hands down. I love the way that the author describes the food and the care with which it' s produced and the beauty and fascination of the city of Venice.

The other heartening thing is the solid, loving relationship between Brunetti and his wife and their children, such a contrast with the tortured relationships in so many crime books today.

Roll on the next book and perhaps a television adaptation?

This was really multi layered and the characters had surprising depth to them. The book was more about the people then the plot. I have tried to read the book before and given up at about chapter two but I was a captive audience in my car on a long journey and I am really glad I persevered past the first couple of chapters.

A very engrossing read and recommended for vivid characterisation and accompanying a visit to the city of Venice itself

Feeling part of everyday life in Venice

Descriptions of travel in Venice

Inspector Brunetti

No, wanted it to last

Made me want to read more of these books

The story wraps me in the very fabric of Venice.

This narrator is a superb Brunneti.

Such a surprise.
Thank you Donna Leon. I enjoyed this immensely as my daughter spent a term in Venice recently.

My wife recommended Donna Leon to me and I was soon hooked. She joins other other authors writing great stories about the Italian police in action. The backdrop of Venice with its mixed of locals and international characters fleshes out the pictures painted in the story. The main characters are all 'fleshed out' well along with their families too. Richard Moran is easy to listen too.