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The murder of two clam fishermen off the island of Pellestrina, south of the Lido on the Venetian lagoon, draws Commissario Brunetti into the island's close-knit community, bound together by a code of loyalty and a suspicion of outsiders worthy of the Mafia.

When the Vice-Questore's secretary Signorina Elettra volunteers to visit the island, where she has relatives, Brunetti finds himself torn between his duty to solve the murders, concerns for Elettra's safety, and his not entirely straightforward feelings for her....

©2005 Donna Leon (P)2011 Random House Audio Go Crime Fiction Mystery Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective Crime Suspense Murder
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While I greatly appreciated the story, especially its setting in the townships in the outer lagoon, I constantly irritated by the performer’s horrible attempt to render Italian accents in the dialogues. I would also have preferred a European speaker.

Nice story, regrettably bad performance

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a bit slow to start but very interesting insight into venetian life. Well written characters and a good ending.

beautifully written thriller

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Unlike some reviewers I found the narration tolerable, if quite eccentric at times. The novel is well written, driven as much by character development and interaction as plot. I would recommend persevering with the narration as the story is well worth it.

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I don't often write reviews but this was an Audible 'page-turner'!
Having set the 'Sleep Timer' for 15 minutes I had to repeat the process 3 times to finish the book last night.

Thrilling conclusion!

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prefer English or Italian narrator.

but he did a good job, especially in view of pronunciation.

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