Friends in High Places
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon, published by Grove Atlantic on March 14, 2017, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This novel features Commissario Guido Brunetti as he navigates a complex web of bureaucracy in Venice. When a young bureaucrat informs him that his apartment is officially nonexistent due to unapproved renovations, Brunetti’s troubles escalate dramatically after the bureaucrat is found dead following a mysterious fall. This incident propels Brunetti into an investigation that reveals the darker sides of Venetian life.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of red tape and the implications of power dynamics within the city. As Brunetti uncovers the truth behind the murder, he encounters various facets of Venetian society, highlighting the significance of connections and influence. This edition presents a compelling mystery that intertwines personal and professional challenges, showcasing Leon’s skill in weaving intricate plots within the framework of fiction and detective genres.
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In Donna Leon’s ninth novel featuring her celebrated protagonist, Commissario Guido Brunetti finds himself caught up in a typically Venetian problem: red tape over renovations. Visited by a young bureaucrat, Brunetti learns that, officially, his apartment does not exist. The extra floor that was added years before was never approved. But what begins as troublesome headache ends in murder when the bureaucrat is found dead after a mysterious fall from a scaffold. Brunetti starts an investigation that takes him into unfamiliar and dangerous areas of Venetian life, and shows him, once again, what a difference it makes to have friends in high places.
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