Editorial Review:

In Death in a Strange Country Commissario Guido Brunetti confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young American is fished out of a fetid Venetian canal. Though all the signs point to a violent mugging, something incriminating turns up in the victim's apartment that suggests the existence of a high level conspiracy--and Brunetti becomes convinced that somebody is taking great pains to provide a ready-made solution to the crime. As dark and riveting as its predecessors, Death in a Strange Country will provide Leon's growing fan base with another chilling read.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Conspiracy Fiction Packaged as Mystery:

I liked this non-formulaic novel about a Venetian policeman dealing with a couple of unusual cases. The book opens with the murdered body of an American serviceman floating in the canal and we quickly meet Commissario Guido Brunetti as he takes the early morning call to investigate. The atmosphere and culture of Venice and of Italy infuse every subsequent scene to the point where it affected the pacing of the plot. Brunetti's family meals and concerns seemed to occupy equal space with the startling turns of... more info

Donna Leon Enthusiast:

I spent time in Venice this summer and to prepare bought one of Donna Leon's Inspector Brunetti mysteries. That was all it took to hook me- I am now reading the series in order and loving every minute. Death in a Strange Country is the second book in the series. While Leon's books don't have to be read in order, it does add to the enjoyment to follow the characters as they develop.

LOVE THE HIGH CALIBER DETECTING;:

MS. LEON KEEPS YOU GUESSING THROUGHOUT, LIKE THE VERY, VERY BEST OF THIS GENRE. THE VENETIAN LOCAL COLOR MAKES THE SERIES AN ITALIAN HOLIDAY. I INTENED TO READ EACH AND EVERY OF HER GUIDO BRUNETTI MYSTERIES. I WILL NOT GIVE ANY STORY-LINE AWAY; JUST FINISH BY SAYING 'EXCUISITO!'

"You are a stubborn devil, aren't you?":

Donna Leon definitely caught my attention with the first book in this series, and now she has made me a fan of her wonderful work. Leon's excellence is based on three main concepts: a complex main character, an enchanting environment, and of course a well-crafted mystery. Commissario Guido Brunetti is one of the most interesting detectives I have encountered in quite some time. His personality and family life make him a character with which we can relate fairly quickly, and his uncompromising attitude... more info

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