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Late one night, Commissario Guido Brunetti's telefonino rings. A old woman's body has been found in a Spartan apartment on Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio. Brunetti sees some signs of force on the old woman, but they could just as easily have been from the radiator near where she fell. When the medical examiner rules that the woman died of a heart attack, it seems there is nothing to investigate. But he can't shake the feeling that perhaps the woman was threatened.
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"This-mystery-featuring-Commissario-Guido-Brunetti-of-Venice-is-one-of-the-shorter-novels-Leon-has-written.As-usual-it-is-filled-with-her-humor,her-wonderful-descriptions-of-Venice,and-her-skillfully-drawn-and-familiar-characters.This-one-is-particularly-emotionally-powerful;I-enjoyed-it-very-much."
— Roberta (4 out of 5 stars)
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Leon’s popularity among mystery fans has grown steadily, but over the last several years, she has become a must-read for all those who favor character-driven crime stories.
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“Compassionate yet incorruptible, Brunetti knows that true justice doesn’t always end in an arrest or a trial.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Selected for the April 2011 Indie Next List
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A New York Times bestseller
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One of the 2011 Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books for Mysteries
Drawing Conclusions Listener Reviews
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H.P. Mulder, 9/17/2019
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" Excellent series with added plus for characters and geography. All Commisario Bruno Series take place in Venice, Italy. "
— Lynne, 2/19/2014 -
" An interesting read with all its references to places in Venice, having just visited there. Enjoyable. "
— Barb, 2/18/2014 -
" I do like Donna Leon and her character Commissario Guido Brunetti. I wouldn't call her work "cozy mysteries", but they are calm... not suspenseful, but interesting. Quiet reads, set in Venice. Good bedtime reading. "
— Leslie, 2/10/2014 -
" I had to "draw conclusions" to figure out what all happened, but I think I figured it out. I like this series more with each one I read. This one was about nursing homes as well as battered women - always some important social issue. Also, and again, there were issues of prejudice, particularly prejudice toward Sicilians. "
— Patty, 2/8/2014 -
" I enjoy the Commissario Brunetti mystery series by Donna Leon. She is an American ex-pat, living in Venice for over 20 years. It is fun to read about the Venice that she has come to know. "
— Kathleen, 1/24/2014 -
" I like this series; it's grown on me over the years. This one is one of my favorites; good plot, some art links and the usual atmospheric Venetian setting made it a very enjoyable read. "
— Patricia, 1/20/2014 -
" Second Leon I've read, and I'm beginning to like Brunetti a lot. Venice sounds fascinating through his eyes. "
— Joanne, 1/18/2014 -
" It had a good beginning and middle with a bit of a flat ending. "
— Bill, 1/16/2014 -
" I never want her books to end. "
— Candace, 1/12/2014 -
" Not her best but still worth reading "
— Pauline, 12/13/2013 -
" I love Donna Leon's book. This was not her best book and seemed rather boring as though Leon was getting bored with her characters. Disappointing! "
— Veronica, 10/20/2013 -
" # 20 in the series - as always worth reading for the portraits of Venice - bit plodding - Brunetti is confronting or at least considering the large and small bendings and breakings of the law that are part of the every day fabric of life in Italy. "
— Mary, 8/3/2013 -
" Not bad for a quick Saturday read. Set in Venice. "
— Lesmots, 7/12/2013 -
" I should be fluent by now and be using Brunetti's Cookbook. Charming and interesting. "
— Mary, 4/16/2013 -
" As always, enjoyed reading this book. Have read Donna Leon for many years, and particularly like her characters and how they interact with each other. "
— Rosilyne, 1/16/2013 -
" What's not to like about another Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery set in Venice? Donna Leon's latest about the introspective police commissioner doesn't disappoint. "
— Norma, 8/22/2012 -
" More coherent than the last two in a series that is more about Venice than solving mysteries. Light and entertaining. "
— Kathryn, 7/25/2012 -
" Great read. Love the Venice setting. "
— Jackie, 5/4/2012 -
" The latest Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery taking place in Venice. "
— mwbham, 4/20/2012 -
" Rather more underdeveloped than I've come to expect from Leon. Feels unfinished. "
— Sian, 4/11/2012 -
" OK, I think I may have to add Leon to my authors list. Sigh. ;-) "
— Lora, 12/4/2011 -
" Liked this better than Friends in High Places. Seemed more Venice and a better story....like the ending. "
— Sherry, 5/22/2011 -
" The ending was a little bit of a letdown if you are looking for a traditional mystery, but the characters and location are described beautifully. "
— Anu, 5/19/2011 -
" A little disappointing. Not enough food and family, but as always--very thoughtful. "
— Janet, 5/17/2011 -
" Not bad for a quick Saturday read. Set in Venice. "
— Lesmots, 5/14/2011 -
" I'm a big Donna Leon fan. I love these mystery books. I think this was her most recent. I would have to say it is probably my least favorite. The plot seemed to wander a bit and there were times when my mind did as well. It just wasn't as compelling as the others. "
— Kay, 5/11/2011 -
" Loved it almost as much as her other books<br/> "
— Sabine, 5/11/2011 -
" Much as I have grown to like Brunetti and his Venice, this was just so boring. Not really a mystery, just the appearance of a mysterious death. "
— Carolyn, 5/10/2011 -
" This is the 20 instalment in the very popular Guido Brunetti mystery series. An older woman is found dead in an apartment of a suspected heart attack. Guido Brunetti continues to check into the murdered woman's background as he suspects there is more to this case. "
— Linda, 5/6/2011 -
" Inoffensive and formulaic. One of the better Commissario Brunetti mysteries and who can complain about Venice as a backdrop? "
— Felicity, 5/1/2011 -
" I want to spend time in Venice. I love the way Donna Leon writes aboutthe city. "
— Paula, 4/29/2011 -
" I was disappointed by this one. Normally I love the atmosphere and food of Venice that Donna Leon portrays in her books. This one didn't have it for me. The mystery was formulaic down to the red herring. "
— Sandra, 4/29/2011
About Donna Leon
Donna Leon is the author of the much-loved, New York Times bestselling series of mystery novels set in Italy featuring Commissario Brunetti. She was named one of the London Times' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. The Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world, including the CWA Silver Dagger for Fiction, and hsbr been translated into thirty-five languages.
About David Colacci
David Colacci is an actor and director who has directed and performed in prominent theaters nationwide. His credits include roles from Shakespeare to Albee, as well as extensive work on new plays. As a narrator, he has won numerous Earphones Awards, earned Audie Award nominations, and been included in Best Audio of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. He was a resident actor and director with the Cleveland Play House for eight years and has been artistic director of the Hope Summer Rep Theater since 1992.