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Informationen zum Autor Donna Leon is author of the much-loved, best-selling series of novels featuring Commissario Brunetti and one of The Times ' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. Widely considered one of the best detective series ever, with admirers including Ursula K. Le Guin and Val McDermid, the Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world and been translated into thirty-five languages. Klappentext Paperback edition of Leon's latest thriller set in Venice, featuring her detective Commissario Brunetti. It's sold over 22,000 copies in hardback. With a fresh new jacket look to help increase Leon's readership. 'Leon never fails to impress with her carefully wrought plots and believable characters.' "Daily Mail" Zusammenfassung ' Leon's books are a joy, and the 19th Venice-based Commissario Brunetti novel is well up to her consistently high standard.' Guardian A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller One of Deadly Pleasures Best Novels of the Year __________________________________ As Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti escapes the city to spend time with his family. For Ispettore Vianello, however, the weather is the last thing on his mind. It appears his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, he consults Brunetti and asks permission to trail her. Meanwhile, Brunetti receives a visit from a friend who works at the Commune. It seems that discrepancies have been occurring at the Courthouse involving a judge and an usher with a flawless track record. Intrigued, Brunetti asks Signorina Elettra to find out what she can while he's away. When news reaches Brunetti that the usher from the Courthouse has been viciously murdered, he returns to investigate. But why would someone want a good man dead, and what might his death have to do with the Courthouse discrepancies? ...
