Description
A Venetian Reckoning by Donna Leon is a darkly atmospheric crime novel set in the enigmatic city of Venice. This fourth instalment in the beloved Commissario Guido Brunetti series opens with a series of violent deaths among Italy’s elite businessmen — killings that at first seem disconnected. But Brunetti, known for his tenacity and sharp instinct, soon suspects a sinister link binding the victims together.
As his unorthodox investigation unfolds, Brunetti finds himself drawn into a deeply unsettling international network of exploitation and corruption, one that implicates some of Venice’s most powerful and untouchable figures. From shadowy Venetian alleys to the city’s polished drawing rooms, the case forces Brunetti to confront the darker side of human nature and the moral rot beneath the city’s elegant façade.
A compelling addition to this internationally acclaimed series, A Venetian Reckoning is perfect for lovers of European crime fiction, rich with intrigue, social commentary, and the singular atmosphere of Venice.
