Suffer the Little Children
Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon is a reprint edition published by Penguin/Grove Press in 2008, featuring 316 pages in English. This installment in the Commissario Brunetti series invites readers into the intricate world of Venice, a city known for its beauty and underlying corruption. The narrative begins with Brunetti being called to the hospital of a respected pediatrician who has been violently attacked and whose young son has been kidnapped. As Brunetti investigates, he encounters a web of questions surrounding the motives behind the assault and potential connections to a recent scandal involving pharmacists.
In this mystery, readers will find a blend of crime and suspense as Brunetti navigates the complexities of the case. The story explores themes of infertility and desperation, revealing the darker sides of human nature and illegal activities. As the investigation unfolds, the tension builds, leading to a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations. This edition offers a compact yet engaging experience for fans of the mystery and detective genres, particularly those interested in police procedurals.
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A riveting new mystery from international bestseller Donna Leon
Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti series has made Venice’a city that’s beautiful and sophisticated, but also secretive and corrupt’one of mystery fans? most beloved locales. In this brilliant new book, Brunetti is summoned to the hospital bed of a respected pediatrician, where he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men had burst into the doctor’s apartment, attacked him, and kidnapped his eighteen-month-old son. What could have motivated an assault so violent that it has left the doctor mute? And could this crime be related to the moneymaking scam run by pharmacists that Brunetti’s colleague has recently uncovered? As Brunetti delves deeper into the case, a story of infertility, desperation, and illegal dealings begins to unfold.
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