Earthly Remains
Earthly Remains by Donna Leon is a reprint edition published by Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated on March 20, 2018. This 288-page novel is presented in English and follows Commissario Guido Brunetti as he navigates a personal crisis while on leave from the Questura. Seeking respite at a villa on Sant’Erasmo, Brunetti finds solace in reading and rowing, but his peaceful retreat is disrupted when the villa’s caretaker, Davide Casati, goes missing after a storm.
In this installment, readers will find Brunetti drawn into an investigation that intertwines his friendship with Casati and the haunting memories of a past accident. The narrative delves into themes of privilege and accountability, set against the backdrop of the Venetian laguna. As Brunetti grapples with the complexities of his surroundings, the story unfolds within the realms of mystery and detective fiction, highlighting the intricacies of international crime. Earthly Remains continues to build on the rich tapestry of Leon’s series, offering a thoughtful exploration of human connections and moral dilemmas.
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At the start of Earthly Remains, Commissario Guido Brunetti, confronted once more by someone of privilege avoiding censure, loses patience at work, and in the aftermath realizes that he needs a break and is granted leave from the Questura. His wife, Paola, urges him to spend time at a villa owned by a wealthy relative on Sant’Erasmo, one of the largest islands in the laguna. There he passes his nights reading Pliny’s Natural History and his days rowing with the villa’s caretaker, Davide Casati, who is seeking the reason his bee colonies in the laguna are suffering. The recuperative stay goes according to plan until Casati goes missing following a sudden storm. Compelled to investigate, Brunetti sets aside his leave of absence to understand what happened to the man who has become his friend, in the process dredging up dark memories of an accident and cover-up years before. Earthly Remains is quintessential Donna Leon, a powerful addition to this enduring series.
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