An Italian police detective looks into the deaths of two fishermen in an isolated island community: “Leon’s Venetian mysteries never disappoint.” –The New York Times Book Review On a beautiful spring morning on the island of Pellestrina, south of the Lido on the Venetian lagoon, a small boat moored at the docks suddenly explodes, killing two local clam fishermen. When it becomes clear that the … it becomes clear that the fire was deliberately set, Brunetti decides to investigate. But when he tries to dig up information about the murder, the island’s tight-knit, closemouthed community closes ranks–forcing Brunetti to accept Signorina Elettra’s offer to visit her relatives there to search for clues.
On the island, Brunetti finds himself torn between his duty to solve the murders and his concerns for the Signorina’s safety. And though he is loyal to his beloved wife, Brunetti’s concern for his boss’s spirited secretary may be driven by more than platonic feeling . . .
“The arrival of a new Donna Leon book fills me with pleasurable anticipation. She tells a good story, including the best of all current police detectives, Commissario Brunetti, and locates it in a superbly described Venice. The plot is beautifully constructed. The climax is exciting and disturbing . . . Brunetti is as irresistible as ever.” —The Scotsman
“The sophisticated but still moral Brunetti, with his love of food and his loving family, proves a worthy custodian of timeless values and verities.” —TheWall Street Journal
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A Sea of Troubles is the 10th book in the Commissario Brunetti series and it is as wonderful to escape into as any other in the series. The books can be read as standalones, but I think they are best read in order so that the reader experiences the growth of the characters and their interpersonal relationships. The characters and the descriptions …
Review of Kindle edition
Publication date: August 25, 2009
Publisher: Grove Press
Language: English
ASIN: B0097D79G4
Commissario Brunetti is a man without faith or religion in the service of a corrupt government and criminal justice system. He contents himself with small victories, willing to ignore the rest. As such, he and his small mysteries …
I love this whole series, and this one is right up there!
Donna Leon masterfully provides escape into her colorful descriptions of Venice and surrounding islands. I love the way she subtly draws Commissario Brunetti’s relationship with his wife, their children, his secretary, his partner and his boss. Her turn of phrase is worth every read.
Great mysteries. Intriguing and well thought out plots. Love following the same family throughout the series.
Have read several in the series. Especially enjoyed the development of one of the secondary characters in this one, and an excellent plot.
I like the Donna Leon books, the protagonist, the French life and family life portrayed. Have read several. The mystery is good with a lot of detail.
I really like Donna Leon’s characters and her writing style!
The Guido Brunetti series of books are well written and make you want to visit Venice.
Donna Leon does not disappointed. Enjoyable series for crime fans.
The same main character an interesting deceive in Italy
I’ve read and love all of Donna Leon’s Comissario Brunetti books. I read the audio version of A Sea of Troubles and found myself in my garage long after arriving home because I had to find out what happened. I’ve watched all the German produced episodes on public TV, too. Donna Leon’s stories are always though provoking and entertaining. The …
I really like Donna Leon. When I read one of her books, I am never disappointed. I enjoyed this book very much. I really like Guido and his family and those he works with. This was an entertaining and fun read.
I always love Donna Leon. nd she did ot disappoint with this book. Enjoyed it from beginning to end.
I have enjoyed all of Donna Leon’s books. Having traveled to Venice several times, I can relate to all of the locations, the people and the food.
As always, the characters are warm and witty plus her descriptions of Venice and Venetians are spot on.
DONNA LEON IS MY VERY FAVORITE AUTHOR. WHEN I WAS IN VENICE I KEPT LOOKING FOR LOCATIONS THAT WOULD BE FAMILIAR FROM HER BOOKS.
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