“Prepare to be charmed by David Colacci’s reading, the likable characters, and the Venetian views.” Library Journal
Description
In Fatal Remedies, Brunetti's career is under threat when his professional and personal lives unexpectedly intersect. In the chill of the Venetian dawn, a sudden act of vandalism shatters the quiet of the deserted city, and Brunetti is shocked to find that the culprit waiting to be apprehended at the scene is a member of his own family. Meanwhile, he is also under pressure from his superiors to solve a daring robbery with connections to a suspicious accidental death. Could the two crimes be connected? And will Brunetti be able to prove his family's innocence before it's too late?
Praise
“Prepare to be charmed by David Colacci’s reading, the likable characters, and the Venetian views.” Library Journal
“It’s delightful to listen to David Colacci seamlessly alternate between the lyrical quality of English spoken with Italian accents, and the internal and descriptive narration spoken in an ordinary American accent. Additionally, Colacci’s beautiful pronunciation of Italian words and phrases keeps the listener eagerly anticipating the next luscious utterance.” AudioFile
“No one knows the labyrinthine world of Venice…like Leon’s Brunetti.” Time, praise for the series
“The sophisticated but still moral Brunetti, with his love of food and his loving family, proves a worthy custodian of timeless values and verities.” Wall Street Journal, praise for the series
“One of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.” Washington Post, praise for the series
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Release Date | March 1, 2012 |
| Number in Series | 8 |
| Series Display String | The Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries |
| Release Date Machine | 1330560000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Literature & Fiction, Police Procedurals, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, International Crime & Mystery, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Bestselling Mysteries, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
Donna Leon is the author of the much-loved, New York Times bestselling series of mystery novels set in Italy featuring Commissario Brunetti. She was named one of the London Times' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. The Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world, including the CWA Silver Dagger for Fiction, and hsbr been translated into thirty-five languages.
Narrator Bio
David Colacci is an actor and director who has directed and performed in prominent theaters nationwide. His credits include roles from Shakespeare to Albee, as well as extensive work on new plays. As a narrator, he has won numerous Earphones Awards, earned Audie Award nominations, and been included in Best Audio of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. He was a resident actor and director with the Cleveland Play House for eight years and has been artistic director of the Hope Summer Rep Theater since 1992.
Overview
In Fatal Remedies, Brunetti's career is under threat when his professional and personal lives unexpectedly intersect. In the chill of the Venetian dawn, a sudden act of vandalism shatters the quiet of the deserted city, and Brunetti is shocked to find that the culprit waiting to be apprehended at the scene is a member of his own family. Meanwhile, he is also under pressure from his superiors to solve a daring robbery with connections to a suspicious accidental death. Could the two crimes be connected? And will Brunetti be able to prove his family's innocence before it's too late?
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