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Loading... Death at La Fenice (1992)by Donna Leon
Esteemed conductor found dead of cyanide in his dressing room. Commissario Brunetti under pressure to solve crime, investigates the widow, the singer whom the victim had threatened with revelation of her lesbianism and figures from the victim's past. A surprise, but convincing and satisfying conclusion. Much atmosphere of Venice, Italian attitudes to government and tradition.  ritaer | Apr 6, 2013 |  Quite enjoyable. The main character is likeable and the mystery kept me guessing until the very end. Leon infuses the story with wonderfully humorous moments as well, without taking away from the mystery. Recommended. (  ) enemyanniemae | Feb 14, 2013 | A famous conductor is found dead in his dressing room during a performance in Venice. The local detective, Guido Brunetti, must find who committed the crime. This is a modern day murder mystery that includes the character of Venice. The story leaves out rich details of Venice and its history. The characters are likable and the story is good. It proceeds along at its own pace. A pleasant read. (  ) tmbcoughlin | Jan 27, 2013 | A Venetian cozy, very well written and plotted, with a likeable, familiar detective you would want as a brother in law, uncle or dad. (  ) ChrisConway | Jan 25, 2013 | You don't have to be a opera lover to enjoy this mystery. A fine introduction to the series. ( ) brace111 | Jun 18, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 006074068X, Paperback)There is little violent crime in Venice, a serenely beautiful floating city of mystery and magic, history and decay. But the evil that does occasionally rear its head is the jurisdiction of Guido Brunetti, the suave, urbane vice-commissario of police and a genius at detection. Now all of his admirable abilities must come into play in the deadly affair of Maestro Helmut Wellauer, a world-renowned conductor who died painfully from cyanide poisoning during an intermission at La Fenice. But as the investigation unfolds, a chilling picture slowly begins to take shape—a detailed portrait of revenge painted with vivid strokes of hatred and shocking depravity. And the dilemma for Guido Brunetti will not be finding a murder suspect, but rather narrowing the choices down to one. . . . (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:58:16 -0500) When renowned opera conductor Helmut Wellauer is found dead in his dressing room, the victim of cyanide poisoning, Guido Brunetti, the Vice Commissario of the Venice police, must sift through several suspects. |
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