Death at La Fenice (Commissario Brunetti, #1)
by Donna Leon
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 270 pages.
About Death at La Fenice
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. . . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Donna Leon |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 270 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Music |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,705 |
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What genre is Death at La Fenice?
Death at La Fenice is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Death at La Fenice worth reading?
Based on 11.7K reader ratings, Death at La Fenice has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Death at La Fenice?
Death at La Fenice has 270 pages.
Who wrote Death at La Fenice?
Death at La Fenice was written by Donna Leon. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for Death at La Fenice?
The ISBN-13 for Death at La Fenice is 9780060740690.0.
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