Death at La Fenice
“Death at La Fenice” by Donna Leon, published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 13, 2016, is a captivating mystery set against the backdrop of Venice. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds with the shocking murder of world-renowned conductor Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who is poisoned during a performance of La Traviata at the famed opera house, La Fenice. Commissario Guido Brunetti, accustomed to the city’s intricate web of corruption, is drawn into a complex investigation as he uncovers the many enemies Wellauer has made throughout his career.
Readers will find themselves immersed in the atmospheric setting of Venice, where the beauty of the city contrasts sharply with the dark undercurrents of crime and deceit. As Brunetti navigates the twisted canals and hidden motives, the narrative explores themes of suspense and intrigue within the police procedural genre. This edition invites readers to delve into a world where the allure of Venice is matched only by the sinister forces at play, making it a noteworthy addition to the mystery and detective fiction landscape.
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‘A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it.’ The Sunday Telegraph
Winner of the Suntory Mystery Fiction Grand Prize
The twisted maze of Venice’s canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death … but none so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who was poisoned during a performance of La Traviata. Even Commissario of Police, Guido Brunetti, used to the labyrinthine corruptions of the city, is shocked at the number of enemies Wellauer has made on his way to the top – but just how many have motive enough for murder? The beauty of Venice is crumbling. But evil is one thing that will never erode with age.
‘What a ripping first mystery, as beguiling and secretly sinister as Venice herself. Sparkling and irresistible.’ Rita Mae Brown
‘Donna Leon has given fans of subtle, clever and literate mysteries something to cheer about. . . . A wonderful read.’ Tony Hillerman
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