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A Sea of Troubles

By: Donna Leon
Narrated by: David Colacci
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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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I found the narration irritating- American accent. Donna Leon stories always well written so preserved!!

Great book , disappointing narration

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Donna Leon is popular in our book club. But this was rated below her best. The inspector is dopey and both he and his helper Electra do very little except social chat. Quite the opposite of Maigret.

Average

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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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