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Loading... About Face (original 2009; edition 2009)by Donna Leon
Work InformationAbout Face by Donna Leon (2009)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Franca Marinello is a well-read woman who catches the attention of Commissario Guido Brunetti. She is seated across from him at dinner at the home of the Cont and Contessa Falier, his in-laws. Her appearance is well-known due to excessive plastic surgery. The story behind it isn’t. Franca Marinello visits Brunetti at his office a few days later to ask a favour of investigating a certain matter. His investigating leads him to a suspicious death, illegal transport of garbage and a visit from a carabinieri from nearby Marghera. The carabinieri is investigating Mafia takeovers of local businesses in his area. As Brunetti investigates, he feels there are connections between all these cases, but finding the common thread is difficult. Leon’s books are still enjoyable reading as the story lines unfold. I also enjoy scenes of life in the Brunetti household, as they give a more rounded image of Brunetti and his world. eco-awareness, murder, murder-investigation, class-consciousness, law-enforcement, departmental-rivalry, injustice, international-crime-and-mystery, interpersonal-problems, Venice, Italy, family, family-dynamics, friendship***** It all began with dinner at Brunetti's in-laws. Then the trail of murder, deceit, and more began. A real morality play. Voice actor David Colacci continues to add much to a good story. One of the better Leons I've read, and very welcome. Of course, it's the usual battle between the corrupt government and the honest policeman, with some very interesting additions of Comorra activity the crisis of garbage, both toxic and putrefying, in Italy. The sense that Brunetti is getting even more disheartened is palpable. no reviews | add a review
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A socialite asks Guido Brunetti to investigate a murder that happened in the underworld surrounding southern Italy's garbage dumping grounds. No library descriptions found.
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A highly recommended title and series featuring the Venetian detective Commissario Guido Brunetti.
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