My first venture into the world of Commissario Guido Brunetti. It has all the trappings of a first-class mystery thriller. Dark secrets, unexpected deaths, strange heirs, a nun who having renounced her calling has put herself into grave danger, priests who are more worldy than pious and a sub-plot of paedophilia, all bathed in the luminous light of Venice. A great winter's read, curled up by a glowing fire!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 7 February 2001 ) |
